QID 982212

QID 982212: Python (pip) Security Update for websockets (GHSA-8ch4-58qp-g3mp)

The aaugustin websockets library before 9.1 for Python has an Observable Timing Discrepancy on servers when HTTP Basic Authentication is enabled with basic_auth_protocol_factory(credentials=...). An attacker may be able to guess a password via a timing attack.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 2.6 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-8ch4-58qp-g3mp for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982212

    CVE-2021-33880 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-8ch4-58qp-g3mp websockets URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-8ch4-58qp-g3mp
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