PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16129: The HTTP client module superagent is vulnerable to ZIP bomb attacks
CVE-2017-16129 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting superagent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The HTTP client module superagent is vulnerable to ZIP bomb attacks. In a ZIP bomb attack, the HTTP server replies with a compressed response that becomes several magnitudes larger once uncompressed. If a client does not take special care when processing such responses, it may result in excessive CPU and/or memory consumption. An attacker might exploit such a weakness for a DoS attack. To exploit this the attacker must control the location (URL)
Why this priority
- 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-2017-16129?
superagent: upgrade to 3.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16129 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16129 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-2017-16129 affect?
CVE-2017-16129 affects superagent. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The HTTP client module superagent is vulnerable to ZIP bomb attacks. In a ZIP bomb attack, the HTTP server replies with a compressed response that becomes several magnitudes larger once uncompressed. If a client does not take special care w
How urgent is CVE-2017-16129?
Priority 45/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action