CVE-2023-51838: Meshcentral Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16 Suffers From Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v269-rrr6-cx6r
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-327
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-51838 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) ylianst meshcentral 1.1.16 suffers from vulnerability (CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm) affecting Meshcentral libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves ylianst meshcentral 1.1.16 suffers from use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-51838 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-51838
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v269-rrr6-cx6r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Affected Product Meshcentral
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
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-2023-51838

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

meshcentral fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install meshcentral@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

npm ls meshcentral

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-51838, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls meshcentral

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Meshcentral in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls meshcentral command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm, where the product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. In Meshcentral, 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

Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16 suffers from Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm.

CVE-2023-51838 Affected Meshcentral Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
meshcentral
npm/meshcentral
npm
≤ 1.1.16

References

NVD — CVE-2023-51838 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51838
Meshcentral Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral
Meshcentral Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral/tree/master
Meshcentral Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tianjk99/Cryptographic-Misuses/blob/main/Bug_MeshCentral.md
Meshcentral Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tianjk99/Cryptographic-Misuses/blob/main/CVE-2023-51838.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51838?
CVE-2023-51838 is a security vulnerability in Meshcentral involving Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16 suffers from Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm.
Which Meshcentral versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: meshcentral.
What version fixes CVE-2023-51838?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is meshcentral affected?
Yes, meshcentral is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51838?
CVE-2023-51838 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-51838?
CVE-2023-51838 is classified under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-51838?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls meshcentral'. 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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