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CVE-2016-10609: chromedriver126 is chromedriver version 1.26 for linux OS.

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2016-10609 affects the chromedriver126 Node module, which downloads a Linux ChromeDriver binary over plain HTTP. A network-positioned attacker could substitute that download with a malicious binary, potentially leading to code execution on developer or CI systems during installation or setup.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy supply-chain hygiene issue with elevated concern for CI and developer systems. Prioritize removal from build environments, especially where credentials or deployment access are present.

Technical view

The reported weakness is CWE-311: missing transport-layer protection for downloaded binary resources. The affected package is chromedriver126, described as ChromeDriver 1.26 for Linux, with all versions listed as affected. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed patch details, or active exploitation evidence.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy JavaScript projects, build scripts, developer workstations, or CI pipelines that still install or cache the chromedriver126 Node module.

Exploitation context

The described attack requires an attacker positioned on the network path between the installer and the download server. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The evidence is limited to the CVE record and Node Security advisory reference. No CVSS vector, fixed version, exploit proof, or KEV listing is provided in the source bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory projects and CI images for the chromedriver126 Node module.
  • Remove or replace chromedriver126 where it is no longer required.
  • Check the Node Security advisory and package guidance for fixed or deprecated status.
  • Prefer maintained tooling that downloads binaries over HTTPS with integrity verification.
  • Avoid installing legacy binary-downloading packages on untrusted networks.

Validation and detection

  • Search dependency manifests and lockfiles for chromedriver126.
  • Review CI build logs for chromedriver126 installation or binary download activity.
  • Check developer base images and cached node_modules artifacts for the package.
  • Confirm any replacement package uses protected transport and integrity checks.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
HackerOnechromedriver126 node moduleAll versionsListed
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CWE-311

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