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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-41646
CVE-2023-41646:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Buttercup Password Manager version 2.20.3 contains a security vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-41646. The vulnerability was disclosed on September 7, 2023, and affects the password manager's vault storage mechanism. This security issue allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password by accessing the /vaults.json/ file (NVD, GitHub POC).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The issue is classified under CWE-916 (Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort). The technical root cause involves improper protection of the vault.json file, which contains sensitive master password hash information (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the master password hash of the Buttercup password manager. This exposure could potentially lead to offline brute-force attacks against the master password, potentially compromising all stored credentials if successful (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users of Buttercup Password Manager should upgrade to a version newer than 2.20.3. Buttercup is actively maintained and has received security updates, as evidenced by their continued development (Buttercup Website).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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