CVE-2024-33669

Description

An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. This allows an attacker capable of observing Passbolt's HTTPS queries to the Pwned Password API to more easily brute force passwords that are manually typed by the user.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.passbolt.com
https://haveibeenpwned.com
https://blog.quarkslab.com/passbolt-a-bold-use-of-haveibeenpwned.html
https://www.passbolt.com/security/more
https://help.passbolt.com/incidents/pwned-password-service-information-leak

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33669?
CVE-2024-33669 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-33669?
To fix CVE-2024-33669, 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-2024-33669 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-33669 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.
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