CVE-2016-10693: pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka downloads binary resources over HTTP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10693?

pm2-kafka: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10693 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-10693 affect?

CVE-2016-10693 affects pm2-kafka. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10693?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-10693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting pm2-kafka. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy 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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: pm2-kafka 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

pm2-kafka project pm2-kafka DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls pm2-kafka

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0

npm view pm2-kafka versions npm install pm2-kafka@"<1.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2016-10693?

pm2-kafka: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10693 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10693 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-2016-10693 affect?

CVE-2016-10693 affects pm2-kafka. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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-2016-10693?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Apache Kafka vulnerabilities

References

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