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CVE-2025-58359 — Vulnerability in frost-core — CVE Details

MEDIUM

frost-core: refresh shares with smaller min_signers will reduce security of group

Published September 3, 2025Updated September 5, 2025Source: osv

Summary

### Impact It was not clear that it is not possible to change `min_signers` (i.e. the threshold) with the refresh share functionality (`frost_core::keys::refresh` module). Using a smaller value would not decrease the threshold, and attempts to sign using a smaller threshold would fail. Additionally, after refreshing the shares with a smaller threshold, it would still be possible to sign with the original threshold; however, this could cause a security loss to the participant's shares. We have not determined the exact security implications of doing so and judged simpler to just validate `min_signers`. If for some reason you have done a refresh share procedure with a smaller `min_signers` we strongly recommend migrating to a new key. ### Patches Updating to 2.2.0 will ensure that the `min_signers` parameter will be validated. However it won't restore the security of groups refreshed with a smaller `min_signers` parameters. ### Workarounds You don't need to update if you don't use the refresh share functionality, or if you didn't try to change the `min_signers` parameter using the refresh share functionality. ### References Thank you [BlockSec](https://blocksec.com/) for reporting the finding

Advisory Timeline

  • First published September 3, 2025 (404 days ago).
  • Last revised September 5, 2025 — 2 days after initial publication.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Cargo
Update frost-core to 2.2.0 or later
cargo update -p frost-core --precise 2.2.0

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (1)

Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
frost-core
crates.io
All versions2.2.0

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 6.1 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
—
Confidentiality
—
Integrity
—
Availability
—

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-58359?
frost-core: refresh shares with smaller min_signers will reduce security of group This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of MEDIUM (CVSS score: 6.1/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2025-58359?
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Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
6.1

Exploitation requires specific conditions or has limited impact. Remediate within weeks.

Also Known As

GHSA-wgq8-vr6r-mqxm

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