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Weak SHA1 password hashing in diem-project diem user model

Priority MEDIUM 44CWE-326Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-326.

Summary

diem-project diem versions 5.1.0, 5.1.1, 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 are affected. The SHA1 handler in lib/model/doctrine/PluginDmUser.class.php hashes passwords with insufficient computational effort (CWE-916), which makes stored hashes easier to crack. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit it, but the attack is highly complex and difficult to perform. A public exploit has been disclosed and may be used.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability has been found in diem-project diem up to 5.1.3. This affects an unknown part of the file lib/model/doctrine/PluginDmUser.class.php of the component SHA1 Handler. Such manipulation of the argument salt/password leads to password hash with insufficient computational effort. The attack needs to be performed locally. The attack requires a high level of complexity. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00078 0th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
diem-projectdiem5.1.0; 5.1.1; 5.1.2; 5.1.3—No fix listedCNA
  • diem Vendordiem-project Affected 5.1.0; 5.1.1; 5.1.2; 5.1.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:diem-project:diem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*———
  • cpe:2.3:a:diem-project:diem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·—

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for diem-project diem.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-18 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-112029
  2. 2026-10-19 Alias added: GHSA-83h9-vcq9-fvwv
  3. 2026-10-20 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-20 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM

References

  • TI-2026-58972 diem-project diem dmWidget BasedmWidgetActions.class.php authorization CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
  • TI-2026-76225 Open redirect in diem-project diem Sign-In via Referer argument CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.3
  • TI-2026-76226 Weak random number generator in diem-project diem dmString.php CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.3
  • TI-2026-76222 Improper certificate validation in diem Google Analytics Client CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.3
  • TI-2026-76213 Use of default password in diem-project diem CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.3
  • TI-2026-58971 diem-project diem dmConsole actions.class.php executeCommand cross-site request forgery CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.3
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Sources