Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/passbolt-browser-extension

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xfq4-78j7-v594
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-33669 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) passbolt browser extension leaks password vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Passbolt browser extension libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves passbolt browser extension leaks password information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.6.2.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/passbolt-browser-extension

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/passbolt-browser-extension. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-xfq4-78j7-v594 CVE-2024-33669 MODERATE Passbolt Browser Extension leaks password information

CVE-2024-33669 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-33669
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xfq4-78j7-v594
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Passbolt browser extension
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-33669

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

passbolt-browser-extension fixed: 4.6.2 
npm install passbolt-browser-extension@4.6.2
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 passbolt-browser-extension

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-33669, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls passbolt-browser-extension

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Passbolt browser extension in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.6.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls passbolt-browser-extension 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Passbolt browser extension, 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

An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. This allows an attacker capable of observing Passbolt's HTTPS queries to the Pwned Password API to more easily brute force passwords that are manually typed by the user.

CVE-2024-33669 Affected Passbolt browser extension Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
passbolt-browser-extension
npm/passbolt-browser-extension
npm
< 4.6.2
4.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-33669 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33669
blog.quarkslab.com/passbolt-a-bold-use... WEB
https://blog.quarkslab.com/passbolt-a-bold-use-of-haveibeenpwned.html
Passbolt browser extension Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_browser_extension
haveibeenpwned.com WEB
https://haveibeenpwned.com
www.passbolt.com WEB
https://www.passbolt.com
www.passbolt.com/incidents/pwned-pas... WEB
https://www.passbolt.com/incidents/pwned-password-service-information-leak
Passbolt browser extension Security Information SECURITY
https://www.passbolt.com/security/more

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33669?
CVE-2024-33669 is a security vulnerability in Passbolt browser extension involving Passbolt Browser Extension leaks password information under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Passbolt browser extension versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.6.2 across affected packages: passbolt-browser-extension.
What version fixes CVE-2024-33669?
Upgrading to 4.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is passbolt-browser-extension affected?
Yes, passbolt-browser-extension is affected in releases prior to 4.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.6.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-33669?
CVE-2024-33669 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-33669?
CVE-2024-33669 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-33669?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls passbolt-browser-extension'. 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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