PatchTheCVECVE-2023-26156: Versions of the package chromedriver before 119.0.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection when setting the chrom
CVE-2023-26156 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting chromedriver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Versions of the package chromedriver before 119.0.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection when setting the chromedriver.path to an arbitrary system binary. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially malicious actions on the host system. **Note:** An attacker must have access to the system running the vulnerable chromedriver library to exploit it. The success of exploitation also depends on the permissions and privileges of the process
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2023-11-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-26156?
chromedriver: upgrade to 119.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-26156 being exploited?
CVE-2023-26156 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-2023-26156 affect?
CVE-2023-26156 affects chromedriver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). Versions of the package chromedriver before 119.0.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection when setting the chromedriver.path to an arbitrary system binary. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially malicious actions on the host s
How urgent is CVE-2023-26156?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action