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GHSA-jppx-hw2f-8gx4

GitHub Security Advisory

chromedriver126 downloads Resources over HTTP

✓ GitHub Reviewed HIGH Has CVE

Advisory Details

Affected versions of `chromedriver126` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.

In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `chromedriver126`.

## Recommendation

No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available.

Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.

Affected Packages

npm chromedriver126
Affected versions: 0 (last affected: 1.0.15)

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Key Information

GHSA ID
GHSA-jppx-hw2f-8gx4
Published
February 18, 2019 11:33 PM
Last Modified
September 7, 2023 6:26 PM
CVSS Score
7.5 /10
Primary Ecosystem
npm
Primary Package
chromedriver126
GitHub Reviewed
✓ Yes

Dataset

Last updated: July 3, 2025 6:26 AM

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