What is CVE-2016-15036?

CVE-2016-15036 is a medium-severity race condition vulnerability in github.com/deis/workflow-manager (go), affecting versions < 2.3.3. It is fixed in 2.3.3. Multiple concurrent operations access a shared resource without proper synchronization, producing unpredictable results depending on timing.

How severe is CVE-2016-15036?

CVE-2016-15036 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of github.com/deis/workflow-manager are affected by CVE-2016-15036?

github.com/deis/workflow-manager (go) versions < 2.3.3 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15036?

Yes. CVE-2016-15036 is fixed in 2.3.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2016-15036 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-15036 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-2016-15036 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.

CVE-2016-15036 in github.com/deis/workflow-manager

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-15036?

CVE-2016-15036 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of github.com/deis/workflow-manager are affected by CVE-2016-15036?

github.com/deis/workflow-manager (go) versions < 2.3.3 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15036?

Yes. CVE-2016-15036 is fixed in 2.3.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2016-15036 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-15036 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-2016-15036 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-2016-15036?

Upgrade github.com/deis/workflow-manager to 2.3.3 or later.

Summary

Deis Workflow Manager race condition vulnerability

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Deis Workflow Manager up to 2.3.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to race condition. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Upgrading to version 2.3.3 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 31fe3bccbdde134a185752e53380330d16053f7f. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248847. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Impact

Multiple concurrent operations access a shared resource without proper synchronization, producing unpredictable results depending on timing. Typical impact: TOCTOU exploits, data corruption, or privilege escalation.

CVE-2016-15036 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium). The vector is reachable from an adjacent network, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (2.3.3); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

github.com/deis/workflow-manager (< 2.3.3)

Security releases

github.com/deis/workflow-manager → 2.3.3 (go)

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

Upgrade github.com/deis/workflow-manager to 2.3.3 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15036? CVE-2016-15036 is a medium-severity race condition vulnerability in github.com/deis/workflow-manager (go), affecting versions < 2.3.3. It is fixed in 2.3.3. Multiple concurrent operations access a shared resource without proper synchronization, producing unpredictable results depending on timing.
How severe is CVE-2016-15036? CVE-2016-15036 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of github.com/deis/workflow-manager are affected by CVE-2016-15036? github.com/deis/workflow-manager (go) versions < 2.3.3 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15036? Yes. CVE-2016-15036 is fixed in 2.3.3. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2016-15036 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2016-15036 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-2016-15036 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-2016-15036? Upgrade github.com/deis/workflow-manager to 2.3.3 or later.