#VU83993 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in crypto-js - CVE-2023-46233

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83993

Vulnerability 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

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

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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

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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.