Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort Affecting github.com/neuvector/neuvector/controller/common package, versions >=5.0.0 <5.4.6
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- published29 Aug 2025
- disclosed28 Aug 2025
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Introduced: 28 Aug 2025
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How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/neuvector/neuvector/controller/common to version 5.4.6 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort due to the use of a simple, unsalted hash for storing user passwords and API keys. An attacker can obtain sensitive information by performing offline rainbow table attacks against the stored hashes.