CVE-2016-10609 chromedriver126 downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of the chromedriver binary via a Man-in-the-Middle attack.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10609?
CVE-2016-10609 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne chromedriver126 node module, published on 1 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
chromedriver126 is chromedriver version 1.26 for linux OS. chromedriver126 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it 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-2016-10609?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including chromedriver126. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
chromedriver126 npm | All versions to 1.0.15 | None |
chromedriver126 npm | All versions to 1.0.15 | None |
Products include Chromedriver126 Project Chromedriver126.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10609?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jppx-hw2f-8gx4.