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Passbolt Browser Extension CVE-2024-33669

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2024-04-26 cve@mitre.org
6.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 26, 2024 - 01:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. This allows an attacker capable of observing Passbolt's HTTPS queries to the Pwned Password API to more easily brute force passwords that are manually typed by the user.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. This allows an attacker capable of observing Passbolt's HTTPS queries to the Pwned Password API to more easily brute force passwords that are manually typed by the user. Affected products include: Passbolt Passbolt Browser Extension. Version information: before 4.6.2..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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