8.7
CWE
208
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-47178: basic-auth-connect's callback uses time unsafe string comparison

First published: Mon Sep 30 2024(Updated: )

### Impact basic-auth-connect <1.1.0 uses a timing-unsafe equality comparison that can leak timing information ### Patches this issue has been fixed in basic-auth-connect 1.1.0 ### References

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/basic-auth-connect<1.1.0
1.1.0
Express.js<1.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-47178?

    CVE-2024-47178 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for timing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-47178?

    To fix CVE-2024-47178, update basic-auth-connect to version 1.1.0 or later.

  • What does CVE-2024-47178 affect?

    CVE-2024-47178 affects versions of basic-auth-connect prior to 1.1.0.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-47178?

    CVE-2024-47178 is a timing-unsafe equality comparison that can leak sensitive timing information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-47178?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-47178; the recommended action is to update to the patched version.

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