SB2024121312 - Information exposure through timing discrepancy in expressjs basic-auth-connect
Published: December 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024121312
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47178)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to basic-auth-connect uses a timing-unsafe equality comparison that can leak timing information. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.