Which versions of electron-packager are affected by CVE-2016-10534?

electron-packager (npm) versions >= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-10534?

Yes. CVE-2016-10534 is fixed in 7.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2016-10534 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10534?

Upgrade electron-packager to 7.0.0 or later.

CVE-2016-10534 in electron-packager

Q: What is CVE-2016-10534?

CVE-2016-10534 is a low-severity security vulnerability in electron-packager (npm), affecting versions >= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0. It is fixed in 7.0.0.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2016-10534?

Yes. CVE-2016-10534 is fixed in 7.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10534 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10534?

Upgrade electron-packager to 7.0.0 or later.

CVE-2016-10534

CVE-2016-10534 is a low-severity security vulnerability in electron-packager (npm), affecting versions >= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0. It is fixed in 7.0.0.

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Summary

SSL Validation Defaults to False in electron-packager

Affected versions of electron-packager configure the generated application to disable SSL certificate verification by default.

This could allow an attacker with a privileged network position to launch a Man In The Middle (MITM) attack on the install process, intercepting the step where electron-packager downloads Electron for supported target platforms and architectures, and replacing the valid download with a tampered malicious one.

This only affects users using the electron-packager CLI. The strict-ssl option defaults to true for the node.js API.

Impact

Affected versions

electron-packager (>= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0)

Security releases

electron-packager → 7.0.0 (npm)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Update to version 7.0.0 or later.
Delete the electron-download cache folder, which is by default located at ~/.electron.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10534? CVE-2016-10534 is a low-severity security vulnerability in electron-packager (npm), affecting versions >= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0. It is fixed in 7.0.0.
Which versions of electron-packager are affected by CVE-2016-10534? electron-packager (npm) versions >= 5.2.1, < 7.0.0 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2016-10534? Yes. CVE-2016-10534 is fixed in 7.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2016-10534 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2016-10534 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10534? Upgrade electron-packager to 7.0.0 or later.