CVE-2023-40173

Unsalted passwords in fobybus/social-media-skeleton

Description

Social media skeleton is an uncompleted/framework social media project implemented using a php, css ,javascript and html. Prior to version 1.0.5 Social media skeleton did not properly salt passwords leaving user passwords susceptible to cracking should an attacker gain access to hashed passwords. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.5 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: fobybus social-media-skeleton
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/fobybus/social-media-skeleton/security/advisories/GHSA-rfmv-7m7g-v628 third party advisory
https://github.com/fobybus/social-media-skeleton/commit/344d798e82d6cc39844962c6d3cb2560f5907848 patch
https://github.com/fobybus/social-media-skeleton/commit/df31da44ffed3ea065cbbadc3c8052d0d489a2ef patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40173?
CVE-2023-40173 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40173?
To fix CVE-2023-40173, 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-2023-40173 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40173 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-2023-40173?
CVE-2023-40173 affects fobybus social-media-skeleton.
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