CVE-2023-50481 json
blinksocks has weak encryption algorithms
published 2023-12-21 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-pqj5-37xf-x5gc , EUVD-2023-3263
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 19%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in blinksocks version 3.3.8, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak encryption algorithms in the component /presets/ssr-auth-chain.js.
Exploit prediction
0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | blinksocks | <=3.3.8 |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
References
-
github.com
/blinksocks/blinksocks/issues/108
web, issue-tracking
-
github.com
/tianjk99/Cryptographic-Misuses/blob/main/CVE-2023-50481.md
web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50481
advisory
-
github.com
/blinksocks/blinksocks
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-50481
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-pqj5-37xf-x5gc
- NVD CVE-2023-50481
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