CVE-2016-10604: dalek-browser-chrome is Google Chrome bindings for DalekJS

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting dalekjs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

dalek-browser-chrome is Google Chrome bindings for DalekJS. dalek-browser-chrome 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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: dalekjs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dalekjs dalekjs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.11

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls dalekjs

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.11

npm install dalekjs@">0.0.11"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10604?

dalekjs: upgrade to newer than 0.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10604 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-10604 affect?

CVE-2016-10604 affects dalekjs. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). dalek-browser-chrome is Google Chrome bindings for DalekJS. dalek-browser-chrome 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 r

How urgent is CVE-2016-10604?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Google Chrome vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-10612 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE dalek-browser-ie-canary is Internet Explorer bindings for DalekJS
CVE-2016-10605 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE dalek-browser-ie is Internet Explorer bindings for DalekJS
CVE-2016-10584 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE dalek-browser-chrome-canary provides Google Chrome bindings for DalekJS

References

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