CVE-2016-10622: nodeschnaps is a NodeJS compatibility layer for Java (Rhino)

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10622 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting nodeschnaps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nodeschnaps is a NodeJS compatibility layer for Java (Rhino). nodeschnaps 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
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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: nodeschnaps 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

nodeschnaps project nodeschnaps UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.3

Fixed in: 1.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls nodeschnaps

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.3

npm install nodeschnaps@">=1.0.3"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10622?

nodeschnaps: upgrade to 1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10622 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10622 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-2016-10622 affect?

CVE-2016-10622 affects nodeschnaps. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). nodeschnaps is a NodeJS compatibility layer for Java (Rhino). nodeschnaps 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 requeste

How urgent is CVE-2016-10622?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities · Java vulnerabilities

References

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