A timing attack vulnerability exists in the gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt repository, specifically within the password comparison logic. The vulnerability is present in version 20240310 of the software, where passwords are compared using the '=' operator in Python. This method of comparison allows an attacker to guess passwords based on the timing of each character's comparison. The issue arises from the code segment that checks a password for a particular username, which can lead to the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially guess user passwords, compromising the security of the system.
The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://huntr.com/bounties/e85ec077-930a-4597-975f-9341d2805641 | third party advisory exploit |
| https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/e46ec4ecd896bc3c88eb9a2f44e8593f3c6761b4 |