CVE-2016-10609
CVE-2016-10609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chromedriver126 Project Chromedriver126 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Chromedriver126 Project Chromedriver126
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
chromedriver126 is chromedriver version 1.26 for linux OS. chromedriver126 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10609?
- chromedriver126 is chromedriver version 1.26 for linux OS. chromedriver126 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10609?
- CVE-2016-10609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-10609 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10609?
- CVE-2016-10609 affects Chromedriver126 Project Chromedriver126. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10609?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-10609 published?
- CVE-2016-10609 was published on 2018-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chromedriver126_project:chromedriver126:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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