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Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade')

CVE-2023-51842

High
7.5/10

Summary

An algorithm-downgrade issue was discovered in the package meshcentral versions through 1.1.16.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-757 - Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade')

A protocol or its implementation supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published