CVE-2016-10680: adamvr-geoip-lite is a light weight native JavaScript implementation of GeoIP API from MaxMind adamvr-geoip-li

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10680 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting adamvr-geoip-lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

adamvr-geoip-lite is a light weight native JavaScript implementation of GeoIP API from MaxMind adamvr-geoip-lite downloads geoip resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. This impacts the integrity and availability of this geoip data that may alter the decisions made by an application using this data.

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: adamvr-geoip-lite project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-29 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adamvr-geoip-lite project adamvr-geoip-lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls adamvr-geoip-lite

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0

npm install adamvr-geoip-lite@">1.2.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-10680?

adamvr-geoip-lite: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10680 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10680 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-2016-10680 affect?

CVE-2016-10680 affects adamvr-geoip-lite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). adamvr-geoip-lite is a light weight native JavaScript implementation of GeoIP API from MaxMind adamvr-geoip-lite downloads geoip resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. This impacts the integrity and availability of

How urgent is CVE-2016-10680?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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