CVE-2017-16041: ikst versions before 1.1.2 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16041 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting ikst. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ikst versions before 1.1.2 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-319
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: ikst 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 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ikst project ikst UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.2

Fixed in: 1.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls ikst

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.2

npm install ikst@">=1.1.2"

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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-2017-16041?

ikst: upgrade to 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16041 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16041 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-2017-16041 affect?

CVE-2017-16041 affects ikst. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). ikst versions before 1.1.2 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16041?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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