Description
joserfc is a Python library that provides an implementation of several JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. Prior to 1.7.5, joserfc.jwe.decrypt_json() accepts a JWE General JSON Serialization recipients array without a count limit and calls decrypt_cek() for every entry. An unauthenticated attacker who can submit a JWE to an endpoint using an RSA key-management algorithm can choose the number of private-key decryption operations performed by one request. The verify_all_recipients option does not reduce this work because the affected loop processes every recipient before consulting that setting, allowing repeated requests to exhaust service CPU without affecting confidentiality or integrity. This issue is fixed in version 1.7.5.
Published: 2026-10-29
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-jpxq-7h8p-2q76 joserfc: Unbounded JWE General JSON `recipients` Array Leads to CPU Exhaustion (DoS) via Repeated RSA Private-Key Decryption
History

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-606
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Authlib
Authlib joserfc
Vendors & Products Authlib
Authlib joserfc

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description joserfc is a Python library that provides an implementation of several JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. Prior to 1.7.5, joserfc.jwe.decrypt_json() accepts a JWE General JSON Serialization recipients array without a count limit and calls decrypt_cek() for every entry. An unauthenticated attacker who can submit a JWE to an endpoint using an RSA key-management algorithm can choose the number of private-key decryption operations performed by one request. The verify_all_recipients option does not reduce this work because the affected loop processes every recipient before consulting that setting, allowing repeated requests to exhaust service CPU without affecting confidentiality or integrity. This issue is fixed in version 1.7.5.
Title joserfc: Unbounded JWE General JSON `recipients` Array Leads to CPU Exhaustion (DoS) via Repeated RSA Private-Key Decryption
Weaknesses CWE-400
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T21:10:05.490Z

Reserved: 2026-10-29T18:50:28.064Z

Link: CVE-2026-119283

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-29T22:17:01.047

Modified: 2026-10-29T22:17:01.167

Link: CVE-2026-119283

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-10-29T21:10:05Z

Links: CVE-2026-119283 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-30T14:00:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-400

    Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

  • CWE-606

    Unchecked Input for Loop Condition