CVE-2015-8013

Name: CVE-2015-8013
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T18:29:00.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8013 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.87%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openpgpjs	Openpgpjs	<= 1.2.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/5Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/commit/668a9bbe7033f3f475576209305eb57a54306d29Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/5Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/commit/668a9bbe7033f3f475576209305eb57a54306d29Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8013?

How severe is CVE-2015-8013?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8013 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8013?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST