CVE-2025-53884
NeuVector has an insecure password storage vulnerable to rainbow attack
Description
NeuVector stores user passwords and API keys using a simple, unsalted hash. This method is vulnerable to rainbow table attack (offline attack where hashes of known passwords are precomputed).
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2025, 2:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement salted hashing for passwords and API keys.
- Use modern, cryptographically secure hash functions.
- Avoid storing sensitive credentials in plain text.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53884.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-53884 | |
| https://github.com/neuvector/neuvector/security/advisories/GHSA-8ff6-pc43-jwv3 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NeuVector stores user passwords and API keys using a simple, unsalted hash. This method is vulnerable to rainbow table attack (offline attack where hashes of known passwords are precomputed). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-759 Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-53884 Added Reference https://github.com/neuvector/neuvector/security/advisories/GHSA-8ff6-pc43-jwv3