CVE-2023-50481 blinksocks has weak encryption algorithms
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information due to weak encryption algorithms in the blinksocks Node.js library.
- 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-2023-50481?
CVE-2023-50481 is a high-severity 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 blinksocks version 3.3.8, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak encryption algorithms in the component /presets/ssr-auth-chain.js.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50481?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including blinksocks. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
blinksocks npm | All versions to 3.3.8 | None |
blinksocks npm | All versions to 3.3.8 | None |
Products include Blinksocks Blinksocks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50481 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-50481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqj5-37xf-x5gc.