JavaScript Security Shocker: OpenPGP.js Flaw Spoofs Signed Messages!
A new flaw in OpenPGP.js allows spoofed signed and encrypted messages. This vulnerability undermines public key cryptography’s core function, leaving users vulnerable. Users should upgrade to versions 5.11.3 or 6.1.1 immediately. Until then, verify each signature as detached. Remember, trust but verify—because even your messages are tired of being catfished!
Hot Take:
OpenPGP.js just took a hit to its credibility, and the tech world is having a cryptographic crisis! It’s like finding out your favorite magician was using fake thumbs all along – sure, it’s not the end of the world, but it does make you question everything. Time to upgrade or risk a game of digital Russian Roulette with your encrypted emails!
Key Points:
- A flaw in OpenPGP.js allows spoofing of signed and encrypted messages.
- The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-47934 with a high severity of 8.7.
- Affected versions are 5.0.1 to 5.11.2 and 6.0.0-alpha.0 to 6.1.0.
- Users should upgrade to 5.11.3 or 6.1.1 to secure their communications.
- Proton Mail, with over 100 million accounts, is a notable OpenPGP user.
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