Is CVE-2016-10558 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-10558 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-10558 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-10558 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10558?

CVE-2016-10558 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-10558

CWE-311Published: May 29, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

aerospike is an Aerospike add-on module for Node.js. aerospike versions below 2.4.2 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves the module vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-10558 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.