CVE-2018-1000096: brianleroux tiny-json-http version all versions since commit 9b8e74a232bba4701844e07bcba794173b0238a8 (Oct 29

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000096 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting tiny-json-http. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

brianleroux tiny-json-http version all versions since commit 9b8e74a232bba4701844e07bcba794173b0238a8 (Oct 29 2016) contains a Missing SSL certificate validation vulnerability in The libraries core functionality is affected. that can result in Exposes the user to man-in-the-middle attacks.

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 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2018-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tiny-json-http project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-13 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tiny-json-http project tiny-json-http UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and <= 7.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 7.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tiny-json-http || rpm -q tiny-json-http || tiny-json-http --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tiny-json-http

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tiny-json-http

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tiny-json-http sudo apt install tiny-json-http=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold tiny-json-http

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tiny-json-http sudo dnf downgrade tiny-json-http-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tiny-json-http

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.

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-2018-1000096?

tiny-json-http: upgrade to newer than 7.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000096 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000096 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-2018-1000096 affect?

CVE-2018-1000096 affects tiny-json-http. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). brianleroux tiny-json-http version all versions since commit 9b8e74a232bba4701844e07bcba794173b0238a8 (Oct 29 2016) contains a Missing SSL certificate validation vulnerability in The libraries core functionality is affected. that can result

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000096?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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