Vulnerability Description
CryptoES is a cryptography algorithms library compatible with ES6 and TypeScript. Prior to version 2.1.0, CryptoES PBKDF2 is 1,000 times weaker than originally specified in 1993, and at least 1,300,000 times weaker than current industry standard. This is because it both defaults to SHA1, a cryptographic hash algorithm considered insecure since at least 2005, and defaults to one single iteration, a 'strength' or 'difficulty' value specified at 1,000 when specified in 1993. PBKDF2 relies on iteration count as a countermeasure to preimage and collision attacks. If used to protect passwords, the impact is high. If used to generate signatures, the impact is high. Version 2.1.0 contains a patch for this issue. As a workaround, configure CryptoES to use SHA256 with at least 250,000 iterations.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Entronad | Cryptoes | < 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/entronad/crypto-es/commit/d506677fae3d03a454b37ad126e0c119d41Patch
- https://github.com/entronad/crypto-es/security/advisories/GHSA-mpj8-q39x-wq5hExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/entronad/crypto-es/commit/d506677fae3d03a454b37ad126e0c119d41Patch
- https://github.com/entronad/crypto-es/security/advisories/GHSA-mpj8-q39x-wq5hExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-46133?
CVE-2023-46133 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). CryptoES is a cryptography algorithms library compatible with ES6 and TypeScript. Prior to version 2.1.0, CryptoES PBKDF2 is 1,000 times weaker than originally specified in 1993, and at least 1,300,00...
How severe is CVE-2023-46133?
CVE-2023-46133 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-46133?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entronad Cryptoes.