CVE-2024-29370
CVE-2024-29370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python-jose Project Python-jose with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-409.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26380
- Weakness: CWE-409
- Affected product: Python-jose Project Python-jose
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In python-jose 3.3.0 (specifically jwe.decrypt), a vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition by crafting a malicious JSON Web Encryption (JWE) token with an exceptionally high compression ratio. When this token is processed by the server, it results in significant memory allocation and processing time during decompression.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-29370?
- In python-jose 3.3.0 (specifically jwe.decrypt), a vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition by crafting a malicious JSON Web Encryption (JWE) token with an exceptionally high compression ratio. When this token is processed by the server, it results in significant memory allocation and processing time during decompression.
- How severe is CVE-2024-29370?
- CVE-2024-29370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-29370 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-29370?
- CVE-2024-29370 affects Python-jose Project Python-jose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-29370?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-29370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-29370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26380.
- When was CVE-2024-29370 published?
- CVE-2024-29370 was published on 2025-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:python-jose_project:python-jose:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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