CVE-2015-9238

Description

secure-compare 3.0.0 and below do not actually compare two strings properly. compare was actually comparing the first argument with itself, meaning the check passed for any two strings of the same length.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne secure-compare node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vdemedes/secure-compare/pull/1 third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/50 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9238?
CVE-2015-9238 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-9238?
To fix CVE-2015-9238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-9238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-9238 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-9238?
CVE-2015-9238 affects HackerOne secure-compare node module.
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