Vulnerability in org.http4k:http4k-security-digest (CVE-2026-54147)
Summary
Vulnerability in org.http4k:http4k-security-digest (CVE-2026-54147). Data can be tampered with by attackers. Exploitable via DigestAuthProvider.verify. Mitigation: upgrade to 6.50.0.0 or later.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Impact
An issue in DigestAuthProvider.verify:
Algorithm silently forced to MD5. The configured algorithm parameter was ignored — every verification used MD5 regardless of configuration. Deployments believing they were running SHA-256 Digest auth were silently inheriting MD5's collision weaknesses, including documented attack paths against Digest schemes that rely on the hash being collision-resistant.
Who is affected: any application using http4k-security-digest for HTTP Digest authentication. The bug has been present since DigestAuthProvider was introduced (commit 8a52b615b1, 2021).
Patches
| Line | Fixed in | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| v6.x (Community) | 6.50.0.0 | Community |
| v5.x (LTS) | 5.42.0.0 | Enterprise — contact enterprise@http4k.org (if Digest auth is present in your v5.x line) |
| v4.x (LTS) | 4.51.0.0 | Enterprise — contact enterprise@http4k.org (if Digest auth is present in your v4.x line) |
The fix:
- Hashes with the configured
algorithminstead of hardcoded MD5.
Workarounds
For deployments that cannot upgrade immediately:
- Algorithm gap: do not rely on
algorithmconfiguration; assume MD5 is in use and treat the Digest credentials as low-trust.
References
- Vulnerability first present:
8a52b615b1 - Algorithm fix: [
65d23d99fc](https://github.com/http4k/http4k/…
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
Auto-generated summary
Assembled by SecPulse from the source data (CVSS, CWE, affected versions) using templates — no AI involved. Check the original description and references below for exact details.
A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-54147 has been found in org.http4k:http4k-security-digest.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like DigestAuthProvider.verify over the network to misuse the product.
Data can be tampered with by attackers. CVSS score: 6.5/10.
What to do: upgrade org.http4k:http4k-security-digest to 6.50.0.0 or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "org.http4k:http4k-security-digest CVE-2026-54147" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-54147 (org.http4k:http4k-security-digest) — CWE-327 / CVSS v3 6.5
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: DigestAuthProvider.verify / algorithm / DigestAuthProvider
Patched: 6.50.0.0 — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-327) exists in org.http4k:http4k-security-digest. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via DigestAuthProvider.verify without authentication.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of org.http4k:http4k-security-digest. Attack surface: DigestAuthProvider.verify / algorithm / DigestAuthProvider.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.5/10). Data can be tampered with by attackers.
Update to 6.50.0.0.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
-
1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで org.http4k:http4k-security-digest を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
-
2Apply patch patch
Upgrade org.http4k:http4k-security-digest to 6.50.0.0ステージング環境で 6.50.0.0 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスを含めること。
-
3Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
References
- package github.com
- web github.com
- web github.com
- web github.com
- web github.com
- web security-advisories@github.com