CVE-2016-10625: headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting headless-browser-lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies. headless-browser-lite 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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: headless-browser-lite project

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

headless-browser-lite project headless-browser-lite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2015.4.18-a

Fixed in: 2015.4.18-a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls headless-browser-lite

2. UPGRADE to 2015.4.18-a

npm install headless-browser-lite@">=2015.4.18-a"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-10625?

headless-browser-lite: upgrade to 2015.4.18-a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10625 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10625 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-2016-10625 affect?

CVE-2016-10625 affects headless-browser-lite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies. headless-browser-lite downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause r

How urgent is CVE-2016-10625?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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