HIGH
CVE-2023-31582
CWE-331Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
jose4j before v0.9.3 allows attackers to set a low iteration count of 1000 or less.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31582 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
jose4j_project1 product(s)
jose4j
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/KANIXB/JWTIssues/blob/main/jose4j%20issue.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/KANIXB/JWTIssues/blob/main/jose4j%20issue.mdThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-31582
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-331
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 25, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-331)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31582 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.