CVE-2016-10620: atom-node-module-installer installs node modules for atom-shell applications

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10620 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting atom-node-module-installer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

atom-node-module-installer installs node modules for atom-shell applications. atom-node-module-installer 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
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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: atom-node-module-installer 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

atom-node-module-installer project atom-node-module-installer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls atom-node-module-installer

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.0

npm install atom-node-module-installer@">0.9.0"

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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-2016-10620?

atom-node-module-installer: upgrade to newer than 0.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10620 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10620 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-2016-10620 affect?

CVE-2016-10620 affects atom-node-module-installer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). atom-node-module-installer installs node modules for atom-shell applications. atom-node-module-installer binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swap

How urgent is CVE-2016-10620?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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