CVE-2016-10641: node-bsdiff-android downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10641 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting node-bsdiff-android. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

node-bsdiff-android downloads 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	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: node-bsdiff-android project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

node-bsdiff-android project node-bsdiff-android UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-bsdiff-android

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.5

npm install node-bsdiff-android@">0.1.5"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10641?

node-bsdiff-android: upgrade to newer than 0.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10641 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10641 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-2016-10641 affect?

CVE-2016-10641 affects node-bsdiff-android. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). node-bsdiff-android downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10641?

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

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