CVE-2016-10613: bionode-sra is a Node.js wrapper for SRA Toolkit

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10613 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting bionode-sra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

bionode-sra is a Node.js wrapper for SRA Toolkit. bionode-sra downloads data 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, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: bionode

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

bionode bionode-sra UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls bionode-sra

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.3

npm install bionode-sra@">1.0.3"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-10613?

bionode-sra: upgrade to newer than 1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10613 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10613 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-2016-10613 affect?

CVE-2016-10613 affects bionode-sra. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). bionode-sra is a Node.js wrapper for SRA Toolkit. bionode-sra downloads data resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10613?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

References

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