# CVE-2013-7469: Seafile through 6.2.11 always uses the same Initialization Vector (IV) with Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Mode to encrypt private data, making

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-02-21 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Seafile through 6.2.11 always uses the same Initialization Vector (IV) with Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Mode to encrypt private data, making it easier to conduct chosen-plaintext attacks or dictionary attacks.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/haiwen/seafile/issues/350
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwYsnuhZZxmSR6Zs8rJlWW3R27XBOSJU/view

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