Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/chromedriver

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10579 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Chromedriver libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves chromedriver downloads resources over http. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.25.2.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/chromedriver

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/chromedriver. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf CVE-2016-10579 HIGH chromedriver Downloads Resources over HTTP
GHSA-hm92-vgmw-qfmx CVE-2023-26156 MODERATE chromedriver Command Injection vulnerability

CVE-2016-10579 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10579
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Chromedriver
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-10579

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

chromedriver fixed: 2.25.2 
npm install chromedriver@2.25.2
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 chromedriver

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10579, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls chromedriver

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Chromedriver in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.25.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls chromedriver 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 Chromedriver, 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 `chromedriver` insecurely download resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. This may result in arbitrary code execution if an attacker intercepts and modifies the downloaded binary file, replacing it with a malicious one. ## Recommendation Update to version 2.26.1 or later.

CVE-2016-10579 Affected Chromedriver Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.25.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
chromedriver
npm/chromedriver
npm
< 2.25.2
2.25.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10579 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10579
Chromedriver Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/giggio/node-chromedriver/issues/78#issuecomment-266314859
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/giggio/node-chromedriver/commit/71981099216b7c15ec01e50baaacb15fe1b85e56
Chromedriver Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/giggio/node-chromedriver

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10579?
CVE-2016-10579 is a security vulnerability in Chromedriver involving chromedriver Downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Chromedriver versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.25.2 across affected packages: chromedriver.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10579?
Upgrading to 2.25.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is chromedriver affected?
Yes, chromedriver is affected in releases prior to 2.25.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.25.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10579?
CVE-2016-10579 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10579?
CVE-2016-10579 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-2016-10579?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls chromedriver'. 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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