CVE-2017-16007

Name: CVE-2017-16007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-04T19:29:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16007 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for current web browsers and node.js-based servers. node-jose earlier than version 0.9.3 is vulnerable to an invalid curve attack. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for current web browsers and node.js-based servers. node-jose earlier than version 0.9.3 is vulnerable to an invalid curve attack. This allows an attacker to recover the private secret key when JWE with Key Agreement with Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral Static (ECDH-ES) is used.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Node-Jose	< 0.9.3

References

http://blog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cisco/node-joseThird Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/324Third Party Advisory
http://blog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cisco/node-joseThird Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/324Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16007?

How severe is CVE-2017-16007?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16007 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16007?

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