CVE-2016-10562: Insecure Download of Resources in iedriver

iedriver Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

18/02/2019

Disclosed on

CVE-2016-10562

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2016-10562: Downloads Resources over HTTP in iedriver. Affects iedriver versions < 3.0.0. Fixed in 3.0.0. How to fix ↓

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Background

iedriver is an npm package that provides a driver for automating Internet Explorer browser sessions. It allows developers to interact with Internet Explorer programmatically, enabling automated testing and web scraping. The package is widely used in projects that require browser automation with Internet Explorer. However, certain versions of iedriver are vulnerable to an insecure download of resources over an unencrypted HTTP connection.

Vulnerability Detail

iedriver versions prior to 3.0.0 insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This vulnerability poses a risk when an attacker has a privileged network position, as they can intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. This could lead to code execution on the system running iedriver, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

3.0.0

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install iedriver@3.0.0

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Conclusion

iedriver versions prior to 3.0.0 are vulnerable to an insecure download of resources over an unencrypted HTTP connection. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update iedriver to version 3.0.0 or greater. This ensures that secure download mechanisms are used, preventing potential code execution on the system running iedriver. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

What is iedriver?

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability in iedriver allows an attacker with a privileged network position to replace downloaded resources with malicious executables. This can lead to code execution on the system running iedriver, potentially compromising its security and integrity.