CVE-2013-7469 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Feb 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Seafile uses a static IV for CBC encryption, allowing attackers to perform chosen-plaintext or dictionary attacks to decrypt private data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-7469?

CVE-2013-7469 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Seafile through 6.2.11 always uses the same Initialization Vector (IV) with Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Mode to encrypt private data, making it easier to conduct chosen-plaintext attacks or dictionary attacks.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7469?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seafile Seafile.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7469?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-7469 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7469 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2019-1000047, CVE-2019-1000048, DEBIAN-CVE-2013-7469, GHSA-fx39-m2fm-46w5, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-7469.