CVE-2024-28176: jose is JavaScript module for JSON Object Signing and Encryption, providing support for JSON Web Tokens (JWT),

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28176?

jose: upgrade to 2.0.7, 4.15.5; fedora: upgrade to newer than 40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-28176 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28176 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-28176 affect?

CVE-2024-28176 affects jose, fedora. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). jose is JavaScript module for JSON Object Signing and Encryption, providing support for JSON Web Tokens (JWT), JSON Web Signature (JWS), JSON Web Encryption (JWE), JSON Web Key (JWK), JSON Web Key Set (JWKS), and more. A vulnerability has

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28176?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-28176 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting jose, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jose is JavaScript module for JSON Object Signing and Encryption, providing support for JSON Web Tokens (JWT), JSON Web Signature (JWS), JSON Web Encryption (JWE), JSON Web Key (JWK), JSON Web Key Set (JWKS), and more. A vulnerability has been identified in the JSON Web Encryption (JWE) decryption interfaces, specifically related to the support for decompressing plaintext after its decryption. Under certain conditions it is possible to have the

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2024-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · jose project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-09 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jose project jose UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.7 · >= 3.0.0 and < 4.15.5

Fixed in: 2.0.7, 4.15.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls jose

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.7

npm install jose@">=2.0.7"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0

npm view jose versions npm install jose@"<3.0.0"

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.

fedoraproject fedora UPGRADE

Affected: >= 38 and <= 40

Fixed in: newer than 40

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 38

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-28176?

jose: upgrade to 2.0.7, 4.15.5; fedora: upgrade to newer than 40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28176 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28176 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-2024-28176 affect?

CVE-2024-28176 affects jose, fedora. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). jose is JavaScript module for JSON Object Signing and Encryption, providing support for JSON Web Tokens (JWT), JSON Web Signature (JWS), JSON Web Encryption (JWE), JSON Web Key (JWK), JSON Web Key Set (JWKS), and more. A vulnerability has

How urgent is CVE-2024-28176?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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