PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16014: Http-proxy is a proxying library
CVE-2017-16014 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting http-proxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-16014?
http-proxy: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16014 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16014 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-2017-16014 affect?
CVE-2017-16014 affects http-proxy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
How urgent is CVE-2017-16014?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action