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TI-2026-66240 Aliases GHSA-gq3j-xvxp-8hrf

Hono added timing comparison hardening in basicAuth and bearerAuth

Priority LOW 38CWE-208Published · 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
Fixed

No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-208.

Summary

## Summary The `basicAuth` and `bearerAuth` middlewares previously used a comparison that was not fully timing-safe. The `timingSafeEqual` function used normal string equality (`===`) when comparing hash values. This comparison may stop early if values differ, which can theoretically cause small timing differences. The implementation has been updated to use a safer comparison method. ## Details The issue was caused by the use of normal string equality (`===`) when comparing hash values inside the `timingSafeEqual` function. In JavaScript, string comparison may stop as soon as a difference is found. This means the comparison time can slightly vary depending on how many characters match. Under very specific and controlled conditions, this behavior could theoretically allow timing-based analysis. The implementation has been updated to: - Avoid early termination during comparison - Use a constant-time-style comparison method ## Impact This issue is unlikely to be exploited in normal environments. It may only be relevant in highly controlled situations where precise timing measurements are possible. This change is considered a security hardening improvement. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.

Why it matters now

Fix Fixed hono (npm): 4.11.10

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
—hono (npm)before 4.11.104.11.10Patch availableGHSA-gq3j-xvxp-8hrf
  • hono (npm) Vendor— Affected before 4.11.10 Fixed in 4.11.10 Patch available GHSA-gq3j-xvxp-8hrf

Remediation

  • Fix · GHSA-gq3j-xvxp-8hrf hono (npm) Fixed in 4.11.10 Advisory →

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-gq3j-xvxp-8hrf

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