CVE-2019-20138
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20138 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The HTTP Authentication library before 2019-12-27 for Nim has weak password hashing because the default algorithm for libsodium's crypto_pwhash_str is not used.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The HTTP Authentication library before 2019-12-27 for Nim has weak password hashing because the default algorithm for libsodium's crypto_pwhash_str is not used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http Authentication Library Project | Http Authentication Library | < 2019-12-27 |
References
- https://github.com/FedericoCeratto/nim-httpauth/commit/15fd0686dc363075c08976ad897d6c92e1e6283cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FedericoCeratto/nim-httpauth/commit/15fd0686dc363075c08976ad897d6c92e1e6283cPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20138?
The HTTP Authentication library before 2019-12-27 for Nim has weak password hashing because the default algorithm for libsodium's crypto_pwhash_str is not used.
How severe is CVE-2019-20138?
CVE-2019-20138 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20138?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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