Use of a weak cryptographic algorithm in crypto-js



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-46233
CWE-ID CWE-327
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 crypto-js
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor brix

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU83993

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/security/advisories/GHSA-xwcq-pm8m-c4vf
https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/commit/421dd538b2d34e7c24a5b72cc64dc2b9167db40a
https://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.



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