CVE-2026-112029: diem-project diem SHA1 PluginDmUser.class.php weak password hash

Published Oct 18, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in diem-project diem up to 5.1.3. This affects an unknown part of the file lib/model/doctrine/PluginDmUser.class.php of the component SHA1 Handler. Such manipulation of the argument salt/password leads to password hash with insufficient computational effort. The attack needs to be performed locally. The attack requires a high level of complexity. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Affected Software

1 affected component
diem-project diem<=5.1.3

Event History

Oct 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need?

Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. The reported attack has high complexity and is considered difficult to exploit.

2

Which installations are within the reported affected range?

The issue is reported in diem-project diem versions up to and including 5.1.3, in the SHA1 Handler associated with lib/model/doctrine/PluginDmUser.class.php.

3

Is exploit information publicly available?

Yes. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.

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