Vulnerability in Secp256k1-Js Project
CVE-2022-41340
The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.
EPSS: 0.005 (39.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Secp256k1-js_project Secp256k1-js
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41340?
- CVE-2022-41340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Secp256k1-Js Project, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-09-24.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41340?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.