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Incomplete expiration checks in capability chains.

Moderate
davidlehn published GHSA-hp8h-7x69-4wmv Apr 10, 2024

Package

npm @digitalbazaar/zcap (npm)

Affected versions

< 9.0.1

Patched versions

9.0.1

Description

Impact

When invoking a capability with a chain depth of 2, i.e., it is delegated directly from the root capability, the expires property is not properly checked against the current date or other date param. This can allow invocations outside of the original intended time period. A zcap still cannot be invoked without being able to use the associated private key material.

Patches

@digitalbazaar/zcap v9.0.1 fixes expiration checking.

Workarounds

A zcap could be revoked at any time.

References

#82

Severity

Moderate
4.3
/ 10

CVSS base metrics

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CVE ID

CVE-2024-31995