CVE-2016-10562 Downloads Resources over HTTP in iedriver
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of the IEDriver binary, allowing them to replace it with malicious software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10562?
CVE-2016-10562 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne iedriver node module, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iedriver is an NPM wrapper for Selenium IEDriver. iedriver versions below 3.0.0 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10562?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including iedriver. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
iedriver npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
iedriver npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
Products include Iedriver Project Iedriver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10562?
Upgrade iedriver to 3.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfgq-g48x-jq83.