CVE-2025-27408 json
Manifest Uses a One-Way Hash without a Salt
published last yr. modified 4mo ago also GHSA-h8h6-7752-g28c , EUVD-2025-5561
- cvss
- 4.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 4%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Manifest offers users a one-file micro back end. Prior to version 4.9.2, Manifest employs a weak password hashing implementation that uses SHA3 without a salt. This exposes user passwords to a higher risk of being cracked if an attacker gains access to the database. Without the use of a salt, identical passwords across multiple users will result in the same hash, making it easier for attackers to identify and exploit patterns, thereby accelerating the cracking process. Version 4.9.2 fixes the issue.
Patch / fix
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Check with FencerCISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- last yr.
Exploit prediction
0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 4.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | manifest | <4.9.2 |
4.9.2 |
Affected products
- mnfst manifest
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-759 Use of a One-Way Hash without a Salt
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2025-27408
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-h8h6-7752-g28c
- NVD CVE-2025-27408
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