Downloads Resources over HTTP in jstestdriver
Affected versions of jstestdriver 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 jstestdriver.
Recommendation
No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not seen an update since 2011.
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 software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | jstestdriver | all versions | no fix |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-311- Platform
- npm
- Package
jstestdriver- Disclosed
- 15.08.2018
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-ph8p-2g97-9654 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: jstestdriver
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This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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