CVE-2016-10559: Insecure Download of Executable in selenium-download
Summary
CVE-2016-10559: Downloads Resources over HTTP in selenium-download. Affects selenium-download versions < 2.0.7. Fixed in 2.0.7. How to fix ↓
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Background
selenium-download is an npm package that provides functionality for downloading Selenium WebDriver binaries. It is commonly used in automated testing to ensure compatibility between the Selenium WebDriver and the browser being tested. The package allows users to easily download the required WebDriver binaries for different browsers and operating systems. However, certain versions of selenium-download are vulnerable to an insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in selenium-download arises from the insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This means that if an attacker has a privileged network position, they can intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. When the system running selenium-download executes the downloaded executable, it can result in code execution, potentially leading to a compromise of the system. This vulnerability has a high severity rating (CWE-311).
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.0.7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in selenium-download that allows for the insecure download of an executable can be mitigated by updating to version 2.0.7 or later. It is important to promptly apply this update to ensure the security of systems using selenium-download. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
selenium-download is an npm package used for downloading Selenium WebDriver binaries.
The vulnerability allows an attacker to replace the downloaded executable with a malicious one, potentially leading to code execution on the system running selenium-download.
You can fix this vulnerability by updating selenium-download to version 2.0.7 or later.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version.
This vulnerability has a high severity rating (CWE-311).
