CVE-2016-10619: pennyworth is a natural language templating engine

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10619 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting pennyworth. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pennyworth is a natural language templating engine. pennyworth downloads data resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: pennyworth 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

pennyworth project pennyworth UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls pennyworth

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1

npm install pennyworth@">1.0.1"

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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-2016-10619?

pennyworth: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10619 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10619 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-2016-10619 affect?

CVE-2016-10619 affects pennyworth. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). pennyworth is a natural language templating engine. pennyworth downloads data resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10619?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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