PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10597: cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
CVE-2016-10597 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting cobalt-cli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-311 |
| Published | 2018-06-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-10597?
cobalt-cli: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10597 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10597 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-10597 affect?
CVE-2016-10597 affects cobalt-cli. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10597?
Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action