PatchTheCVECVE-2023-50658: The jose2go component before 1.6.0 for Go allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via
CVE-2023-50658 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jose2go. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The jose2go component before 1.6.0 for Go allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-770 |
| Published | 2024-02-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-50658?
jose2go: upgrade to 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-50658 being exploited?
CVE-2023-50658 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-2023-50658 affect?
CVE-2023-50658 affects jose2go. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The jose2go component before 1.6.0 for Go allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.
How urgent is CVE-2023-50658?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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