CVE-2017-16031 describes a predictability vulnerability in Socket.io versions 0.9.6 and earlier, where the use of Math.random() for generating socket IDs makes them guessable, affecting the socket and socket.io products. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to Socket.io servers, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or significant community discussion has been identified for this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.9.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:socket:socket.io:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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