CVE-2016-10559: Selenium download Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2mvm-66q7-m256
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10559 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Selenium download libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in selenium-download. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.7.

CVE-2016-10559 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10559
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2mvm-66q7-m256
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Selenium download
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10559

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Selenium download dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

selenium-download fixed: 2.0.7 
npm install selenium-download@2.0.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls selenium-download

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10559, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls selenium-download

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Selenium download in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.7), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls selenium-download command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Selenium download, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Affected versions of `selenium-download` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `selenium-download`. ## Recommendation Update to version 2.0.7 or later.

CVE-2016-10559 Affected Selenium download Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
selenium-download
npm/selenium-download
npm
< 2.0.7
2.0.7

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10559 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10559
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2mvm-66q7-m256
www.npmjs.com/advisories/164 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/164

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10559?
CVE-2016-10559 is a security vulnerability in Selenium download involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in selenium-download under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Selenium download versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.7 across affected packages: selenium-download.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10559?
Upgrading to 2.0.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is selenium-download affected?
Yes, selenium-download is affected in releases prior to 2.0.7. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10559?
CVE-2016-10559 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10559?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls selenium-download'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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