CVE-2024-22893: openslides Privilege Escalation (CVSS 7.5)

Description

OpenSlides 4.0.15 verifies passwords by comparing password hashes using a function with content-dependent runtime. This can allow attackers to obtain information about the password hash using a timing attack.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openslides	openslides	All

References

Other References

https://gist.github.com/mdickopp/10e4a4ba3d7ded8315a1613ee7f2541e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22893? +

OpenSlides 4.0.15 verifies passwords by comparing password hashes using a function with content-dependent runtime. This can allow attackers to obtain information about the password hash using a timing attack. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22893? +

CVE-2024-22893 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22893? +

CVE-2024-22893 affects products from openslides, specifically: openslides. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22893? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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