CVE-2024-5124: Timing Attack Vulnerability in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2024-06-06 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-203

Description

A timing attack vulnerability exists in the gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt repository, specifically within the password comparison logic. The vulnerability is present in version 20240310 of the software, where passwords are compared using the '=' operator in Python. This method of comparison allows an attacker to guess passwords based on the timing of each character's comparison. The issue arises from the code segment that checks a password for a particular username, which can lead to the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially guess user passwords, compromising the security of the system.

Affected products

gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt: before 20240628 — fixed in 20240628

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt 20240628. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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