CVE-2019-9155: openpgpjs
CVSS: 5.9v3.0MediumModified
AliasesGHSA-77jf-fjjf-xcww
Published 22-08-2019Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-9155 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) vulnerability in openpgpjs. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 22-08-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A cryptographic issue in OpenPGP.js <=4.2.0 allows an attacker who is able provide forged messages and gain feedback about whether decryption of these messages succeeded to conduct an invalid curve attack in order to gain the victim's ECDH private key.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated5.9MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.48% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (sec-consult.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Npm1 product
- openpgp< 4.3.0
Openpgpjs1 product
- openpgpjs≤ 4.2.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
10 links- sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-openpgp-js/X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/853/commits/7ba4f8c655e7fd7706e8d7334e44b40fdf56c43eX Refsource CONFIRMWEBPatchThird Party Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154191/OpenPGP.js-4.2.0-Signature-Bypass-Invalid-Curve-Attack.htmlX Refsource MISCWEBThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
