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CVE-2016-10678: serc.js is a Selenium RC process wrapper serc.js downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vuln...

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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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

serc.js downloads binary resources over plain HTTP. If someone can intercept that network traffic, they may replace the downloaded resource with malicious content, potentially leading to code execution where serc.js is used.

Executive priority

Prioritize review if serc.js exists in CI or developer automation. The practical risk depends on network positioning, but potential code execution during tool setup or testing can affect build integrity.

Technical view

CVE-2016-10678 affects all versions of the serc.js Node module, a Selenium RC process wrapper. The issue is insecure HTTP resource download, mapped to CWE-311. Sources describe possible RCE through resource substitution by an attacker positioned on the network path.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to environments that install or run the serc.js Node module. The source bundle lists all versions as affected, with greatest concern in CI, developer workstations, or test automation networks using untrusted HTTP paths.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires an attacker on the same network path or otherwise positioned to modify the HTTP download response.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, no named patched version, and no KEV listing. The central issue is insecure binary retrieval over HTTP and possible resource replacement under MITM conditions.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory applications, CI jobs, and lockfiles for the serc.js dependency.
  • Remove or replace serc.js where feasible, since all versions are listed affected.
  • Avoid installing or running serc.js over untrusted networks.
  • Check the Node Security advisory or vendor guidance for an approved fix.
  • Restrict build and test network egress around legacy dependency downloads.

Validation and detection

  • Search package manifests and lockfiles for serc.js.
  • Identify CI and Selenium RC workflows that invoke serc.js.
  • Confirm whether installs or runtime downloads use plain HTTP resources.
  • Check vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2016-10678.
  • Document any remaining business dependency on serc.js.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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CVSS
Not scored
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No
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2Source links

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
HackerOneserc.js node moduleAll versionsListed
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CWE details

CWE-311

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Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

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