CVE-2016-10579

Name: CVE-2016-10579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-01T18:29:00.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Chromedriver is an NPM wrapper for selenium ChromeDriver. Chromedriver before 2.26.1 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Chromedriver is an NPM wrapper for selenium ChromeDriver. Chromedriver before 2.26.1 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chromedriver Project	Chromedriver	< 2.26.1

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/160Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/160Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10579?

How severe is CVE-2016-10579?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10579?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST