Vulnerability identifier: #VU83993
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-327
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
crypto-js
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: brix
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of a weak PBKDF2 algorithm. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
crypto-js: 3.1.2 - 4.1.1
External links
http://github.com/brix/crypto-js/security/advisories/GHSA-xwcq-pm8m-c4vf
http://github.com/brix/crypto-js/commit/421dd538b2d34e7c24a5b72cc64dc2b9167db40a
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00025.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.