Use of a weak cryptographic algorithm in crypto-js

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU83993

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: CVE-2023-46233

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: No

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

Q & A

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.