CVE-2016-10678
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CVE-2016-10678 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. serc.js is a Selenium RC process wrapper serc.js 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
serc.js is a Selenium RC process wrapper serc.js 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Serc.Js Project | Serc.Js | 0.0.1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/277Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/277Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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