CVE-2015-8013
CVE-2015-8013 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openpgpjs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Openpgpjs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
s2k.js in OpenPGP.js will decrypt arbitrary messages regardless of passphrase for crafted PGP keys which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication if message decryption is used as an authentication mechanism via a crafted symmetrically encrypted PGP message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8013?
- s2k.js in OpenPGP.js will decrypt arbitrary messages regardless of passphrase for crafted PGP keys which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication if message decryption is used as an authentication mechanism via a crafted symmetrically encrypted PGP message.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8013?
- CVE-2015-8013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-8013 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8013?
- CVE-2015-8013 affects Openpgpjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8013?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8013 published?
- CVE-2015-8013 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77088
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/commit/668a9bbe7033f3f475576209305eb57a54306d29
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openpgpjs:openpgpjs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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