Vulnerability Description
selenium-download downloads the latest versions of the selenium standalone server and the chromedriver. selenium-download before 2.0.7 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Groupon | Selenium-Download | < 2.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/164Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/164Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10559?
CVE-2016-10559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). selenium-download downloads the latest versions of the selenium standalone server and the chromedriver. selenium-download before 2.0.7 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10559?
CVE-2016-10559 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Groupon Selenium-Download.