CVE-2016-10680

Description

adamvr-geoip-lite is a light weight native JavaScript implementation of GeoIP API from MaxMind adamvr-geoip-lite downloads geoip resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. This impacts the integrity and availability of this geoip data that may alter the decisions made by an application using this data.

Categories

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne adamvr-geoip-lite node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/283 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10680?
CVE-2016-10680 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10680?
To fix CVE-2016-10680, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10680 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10680 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10680?
CVE-2016-10680 affects HackerOne adamvr-geoip-lite node module.
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