CVE-2004-0063: The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library 1.3.12, 1.5.18 and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK valu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0063 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting payshield spp library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library 1.3.12, 1.5.18 and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK value even if the HSM returns a different status code, which could cause applications to make incorrect security-critical decisions, e.g. by accepting an invalid PIN number.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ncipher

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-02-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncipher payshield spp library DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.12 · 1.5.18 · 1.6.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy payshield-spp-library || rpm -q payshield-spp-library || payshield-spp-library --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison payshield-spp-library sudo apt install payshield-spp-library=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.12> sudo apt-mark hold payshield-spp-library

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list payshield-spp-library sudo dnf downgrade payshield-spp-library-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.12> sudo dnf versionlock add payshield-spp-library

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0063?

payshield spp library: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0063 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0063 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0063 affect?

CVE-2004-0063 affects payshield spp library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library 1.3.12, 1.5.18 and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK value even if the HSM returns a different status code, which could cause applications to make incorrect security-critical decisions, e

How urgent is CVE-2004-0063?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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