PHP Censor uses a weak hashing algorithm for the remember me key
php-censor v2.1.4 and fixed in v.2.1.5 was discovered to utilize a weak hashing algorithm for its remember_key value. This allows attackers to bruteforce to bruteforce the remember_key value to gain access to accounts that have checked "remember me" when logging in.
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | php-censor/php-censor | >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.5, < 2.0.13 | 2.1.5, 2.0.13 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-327- Platform
- Composer
- Package
php-censor/php-censor- Disclosed
- 14.05.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-fqw7-839j-hvxj - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: php-censor/php-censor
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