CVE-2022-24759

Name: CVE-2022-24759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T17:15:07.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. `@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` contains TypeScript implementation of noise protocol, an encryption protocol used in libp2p. `@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` before 4.1.2 and 5.0.3 does not correctly validate signatures during the handshake process. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

`@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` contains TypeScript implementation of noise protocol, an encryption protocol used in libp2p. `@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` before 4.1.2 and 5.0.3 does not correctly validate signatures during the handshake process. This may allow a man-in-the-middle to pose as other peers and get those peers banned. Users should upgrade to version 4.1.2 or 5.0.3 to receive a patch. There are currently no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chainsafe	Js-Libp2p-Noise	< 4.1.2
Chainsafe	Js-Libp2p-Noise	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.3

References

https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/pull/130Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/releases/tag/v5.0.3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/security/advisories/GHSA-j3ff-xp6c-6gccThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/pull/130Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/releases/tag/v5.0.3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/security/advisories/GHSA-j3ff-xp6c-6gccThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24759?

How severe is CVE-2022-24759?

CVE-2022-24759 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24759?

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Source: NVD / NIST