CVE-2016-10673: ipip-coffee queries geolocation information from IP ipip-coffee downloads geolocation resources over HTTP, whi

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10673 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting ipip-coffee. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ipip-coffee queries geolocation information from IP ipip-coffee downloads geolocation resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. This could impact the integrity and availability of the data being used to make geolocation decisions by an application.

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	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: ipip

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

ipip ipip-coffee UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls ipip-coffee

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.9

npm install ipip-coffee@">1.0.9"

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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-2016-10673?

ipip-coffee: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10673 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10673 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-2016-10673 affect?

CVE-2016-10673 affects ipip-coffee. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). ipip-coffee queries geolocation information from IP ipip-coffee downloads geolocation resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. This could impact the integrity and availability of the data being used to make geolocati

How urgent is CVE-2016-10673?

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

References

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