GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 Insecure Cryptography Algorithm in parsel
The parsel library uses insecure AES-256-CBC without integrity checks, allowing bit-flipping attacks; developers should migrate to a maintained alternative.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5?
GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 is a vulnerability in parsel, published on 4 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of parsel use an insecure cryptography algorithm. The package uses aes-256-cbc without integrity checks, which renders the ciphertext vulnerable to bit-flipping attacks.
Recommendation
The package is deprecated and will not be updated. Consider using an alternative package.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including parsel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
parsel npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
parsel npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5?
No fix has been published for GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 in the wild and no public exploit code.