CVE-2016-10598: arrayfire-js is a module for ArrayFire for the Node.js platform

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting arrayfire-js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

arrayfire-js is a module for ArrayFire for the Node.js platform. arrayfire-js downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: arrayfire-js project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arrayfire-js project arrayfire-js UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.21.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.21.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls arrayfire-js

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.21.4

npm install arrayfire-js@">0.21.4"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10598?

arrayfire-js: upgrade to newer than 0.21.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10598 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10598 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-2016-10598 affect?

CVE-2016-10598 affects arrayfire-js. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). arrayfire-js is a module for ArrayFire for the Node.js platform. arrayfire-js downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requ

How urgent is CVE-2016-10598?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

References

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