CVE-2023-27580: Codeigniter4/shield Password Shucking Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c5vj-f36q-p9vg
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-916
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-27580 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) password shucking vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort) affecting Codeigniter4/shield libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves password shucking vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0-beta.4.

CVE-2023-27580 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27580
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c5vj-f36q-p9vg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
Affected Product Codeigniter4/shield
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-27580

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Codeigniter4/shield dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

codeigniter4/shield fixed: 1.0.0-beta.4 
Upgrade codeigniter4/shield to 1.0.0-beta.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/shield

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-27580, inspect your project dependencies for Codeigniter4/shield:

inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/shield

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codeigniter4/shield in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0-beta.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort, where the product generates a hash for a password, but it uses a scheme that does not provide a sufficient level of computational effort that would make password cracking attacks infeasible or expensive. In Codeigniter4/shield, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact 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. ### Patches Upgrade to Shield v1.0.0-beta.4 or later. After upgrading, all users’ hashed passwords should be updated (saved to the database). See https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/blob/develop/UPGRADING.md for details. ### Workarounds None. ### References - https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Password_Storage_Cheat_Sheet.html#pre-hashing-passwords - https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2015/03/security-issue-combining-bcrypt-with.html - https://www.scottbrady91.com/authentication/beware-of-password-shucking ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue or discussion in [codeigniter4/shield](https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield) * Email us at [security@codeigniter.com](mailto:security@codeigniter.com)

CVE-2023-27580 Affected Codeigniter4/shield Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0-beta.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codeigniter4/shield
 Packagist
< 1.0.0-beta.4
1.0.0-beta.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-27580 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27580
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/security/advisories/GHSA-c5vj-f36q-p9vg
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/commit/ea9688dd01d100193d834117dbfc2cfabcf9ea0b
Codeigniter4/shield Security Information SECURITY
https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2015/03/security-issue-combining-bcrypt-with.html
cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/passwor... WEB
https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Password_Storage_Cheat_Sheet.html#pre-hashing-passwords
Codeigniter4/shield Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield
Codeigniter4/shield Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/shield/blob/develop/UPGRADING.md
www.scottbrady91.com/authentication/bewa... WEB
https://www.scottbrady91.com/authentication/beware-of-password-shucking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27580?
CVE-2023-27580 is a security vulnerability in Codeigniter4/shield involving Password Shucking Vulnerability under CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort.
Which Codeigniter4/shield versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0-beta.4 across affected packages: codeigniter4/shield.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27580?
Upgrading to 1.0.0-beta.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codeigniter4/shield affected?
Yes, codeigniter4/shield is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0-beta.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0-beta.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27580?
CVE-2023-27580 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27580?
CVE-2023-27580 is classified under CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort (The product generates a hash for a password, but it uses a scheme that does not provide a sufficient level of computational effort that would make password cracking attacks infeasible or expensive.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-27580?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/shield'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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