Insecure Cryptography Algorithm in parsel
Priority LOW 38CWE-327Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-327.
Summary
All versions of `parsel` use an insecure cryptography algorithm. The package uses `aes-256-cbc` without integrity checks, which renders the ciphertext vulnerable to bit-flipping attacks. ## Recommendation The package is deprecated and will not be updated. Consider using an alternative package.
Why it matters now
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | parsel (npm) | 0.0.0 and later | — | No fix listed | GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5 |
- parsel (npm) Vendor— Affected 0.0.0 and later Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-wqgx-4q47-j2w5
References
Sources
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