CVE-2023-27580: CodeIgniter Shield Password Shucking Vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 13 2023(Updated: )
CodeIgniter Shield provides authentication and authorization for the CodeIgniter 4 PHP framework. An improper implementation was found in the password storage process. All hashed passwords stored in Shield v1.0.0-beta.3 or earlier are easier to crack than expected due to the vulnerability. Therefore, they should be removed as soon as possible. If an attacker gets (1) the user's hashed password by Shield, and (2) the hashed password (SHA-384 hash without salt) from somewhere, the attacker may easily crack the user's password. Upgrade to Shield v1.0.0-beta.4 or later to fix this issue. After upgrading, all users’ hashed passwords should be updated (saved to the database). There are no known workarounds.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CodeIgniter Shield | =1.0.0-beta | |
| CodeIgniter Shield | =1.0.0-beta2 | |
| CodeIgniter Shield | =1.0.0-beta3 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2015/03/security-issue-combining-bcrypt-with.html
- https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Password_Storage_Cheat_Sheet.html#pre-hashing-passwords
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/blob/develop/UPGRADING.md
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/commit/ea9688dd01d100193d834117dbfc2cfabcf9ea0b
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/security/advisories/GHSA-c5vj-f36q-p9vg
- https://www.scottbrady91.com/authentication/beware-of-password-shucking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-27580.
What is CodeIgniter Shield?
CodeIgniter Shield provides authentication and authorization for the CodeIgniter 4 PHP framework.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27580?
The severity of CVE-2023-27580 is high.
What is the affected software version?
The affected software version is CodeIgniter Shield 1.0.0-beta and earlier.
How can I fix the vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, you should upgrade to a newer version of CodeIgniter Shield.
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