CVE-2016-10630: install-g-test downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10630 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting install-g-test. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

install-g-test downloads 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 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: install-g-test 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

install-g-test project install-g-test UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.12

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls install-g-test

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.12

npm install install-g-test@">2.0.12"

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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-2016-10630?

install-g-test: upgrade to newer than 2.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10630 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10630 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-2016-10630 affect?

CVE-2016-10630 affects install-g-test. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). install-g-test downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10630?

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

References

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