CVE-2020-10538
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Epikur before 20.1.1. It stores the secret passwords of the users as MD5 hashes in the database. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Epikur before 20.1.1. It stores the secret passwords of the users as MD5 hashes in the database. MD5 can be brute-forced efficiently and should not be used for such purposes. Additionally, since no salt is used, rainbow tables can speed up the attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Epikur | Epikur | < 20.1.1 |
References
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2020-003-epikurExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2020-003-epikurExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10538?
An issue was discovered in Epikur before 20.1.1. It stores the secret passwords of the users as MD5 hashes in the database. MD5 can be brute-forced efficiently and should not be used for such purposes. Additionally, since no salt is used, rainbow tables can speed up the attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-10538?
CVE-2020-10538 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10538?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-10538?
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