Vulnerability Description
The HTTP Authentication library before 2019-12-27 for Nim has weak password hashing because the default algorithm for libsodium's crypto_pwhash_str is not used.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http Authentication Library Project | Http Authentication Library | < 2019-12-27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FedericoCeratto/nim-httpauth/commit/15fd0686dc363075c08976ad8PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FedericoCeratto/nim-httpauth/commit/15fd0686dc363075c08976ad8PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-20138?
CVE-2019-20138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The HTTP Authentication library before 2019-12-27 for Nim has weak password hashing because the default algorithm for libsodium's crypto_pwhash_str is not used.
How severe is CVE-2019-20138?
CVE-2019-20138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Http Authentication Library Project Http Authentication Library.