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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: `agent-js` (v0.20.0-beta.0 to 1.0.1) has a critical **Information Disclosure** flaw. π **Consequences**: Sensitive data leaks, compromising user privacy and system integrity.β¦
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-321** (Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key). The library fails to properly manage cryptographic keys, leading to predictable or exposed secrets.β¦
π₯ **Affected**: Users of **Internet Computer's `agent-js`**. π¦ **Versions**: `0.20.0-beta.0` through `1.0.1`. β οΈ If you use `@dfinity/identity` in this range, you are vulnerable!
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Attacker Actions**: Hackers can **read sensitive data** and **modify integrity** of communications. π **Privileges**: No auth needed (PR:N).β¦
π **Self-Check**: Scan your `package.json` for `@dfinity/agent` or `@dfinity/identity`. π **Version Check**: Ensure version is **NOT** between `0.20.0-beta.0` and `1.0.1`.β¦
β **Fixed?**: Yes. π¦ **Patch**: Upgrade to version **> 1.0.1**. π **Reference**: See PR #851 on GitHub for the fix details. π **Action**: Update dependencies immediately via `npm update` or `yarn upgrade`.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **No Patch?**: If stuck on old version, **isolate** the service. π **Mitigation**: Restrict network access to the affected component.β¦