CVE-2023-50475 bsock uses weak hashing algorithms
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information due to weak hashing algorithms in the bcoin library's websocket component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-50475?
CVE-2023-50475 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in bcoin-org bcoin version 2.2.0, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak hashing algorithms in the component \vendor\faye-websocket.js.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50475?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bsock. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bsock npm | All versions to 0.1.11 | None |
bsock npm | All versions to 0.1.11 | None |
Products include Bcoin Bcoin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50475?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-50475 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50475 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj93-39pf-7mcf.