QID 983456

QID 983456: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for chromedriver (GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf)

Affected versions of `chromedriver` insecurely download resources over HTTP.

In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. This may result in arbitrary code execution if an attacker intercepts and modifies the downloaded binary file, replacing it with a malicious one.

## Recommendation

Update to version 2.26.1 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf - github.com/advisories/GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf

CVEs related to QID 983456

CVE-2016-10579 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf	chromedriver		github.com/advisories/GHSA-jh5w-6964-x5cf

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