CVE-2023-46233

crypto-js PBKDF2 1,000 times weaker than specified in 1993 and 1.3M times weaker than current standard

Description

crypto-js is a JavaScript library of crypto standards. Prior to version 4.2.0, crypto-js PBKDF2 is 1,000 times weaker than originally specified in 1993, and at least 1,300,000 times weaker than current industry standard. This is because it both defaults to SHA1, a cryptographic hash algorithm considered insecure since at least 2005, and defaults to one single iteration, a 'strength' or 'difficulty' value specified at 1,000 when specified in 1993. PBKDF2 relies on iteration count as a countermeasure to preimage and collision attacks. If used to protect passwords, the impact is high. If used to generate signatures, the impact is high. Version 4.2.0 contains a patch for this issue. As a workaround, configure crypto-js to use SHA256 with at least 250,000 iterations.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.04% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: brix crypto-js
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46233?
CVE-2023-46233 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46233?
To fix CVE-2023-46233, 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-2023-46233 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-46233 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46233?
CVE-2023-46233 affects brix crypto-js.
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