Vulnerability in Authenticator
CVE-2024-45394
Authenticator is a browser extension that generates two-step verification codes. In versions 7.0.0 and below, encryption keys for user data were stored encrypted at-rest using only AES-256 and the EVP_BytesToKey KDF. Therefore, attackers with a copy of a user's data are able to brute-force the user's encryption key. Users on version 8.0.0 and above are automatically migrated away from the weak encoding on first login. Users should destroy encrypted backups made with versions prior to 8.0.0.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 0th percentile — 0.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Authenticator
- Authenticator-Extension Authenticator — versions < 8.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45394?
- CVE-2024-45394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Authenticator, classified under Weak Encoding for Password. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45394?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.