VDB-31738 · CVE-2006-4068 · EDB 28340

pswd.js credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in pswd.js. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to credentials management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-4068. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in pswd.js (JavaScript Library) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-255. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The pswd.js script relies on the client to calculate whether a username and password match hard-coded hashed values for a server, and uses a hashing scheme that creates a large number of collisions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct offline brute force attacks. NOTE: this script might also allow attackers to generate the server-side "secret" URL without determining the original password, but this possibility was not discussed by the original researcher.

The weakness was presented 08/09/2006 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4068 since 08/09/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (28340) and SecurityFocus (BID 19333†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

pswd.js

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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03/12/2015 +3137 days 🔍
05/25/2025 +3727 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-4068 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4068
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31738
SecurityFocus: 19333 - PSWD.JS Insecure Password Hash Weakness

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 05/25/2025 12:12
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (45), 09/21/2017 11:01 (7), 05/25/2025 12:12 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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