CVE-2015-9235
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CVE-2015-9235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In jsonwebtoken node module before 4.2.2 it is possible for an attacker to bypass verification when a token digitally signed with an asymmetric key (RS/ES family) of algorithms but instead the attacker send a token digitally signed with a symmetric algorithm (HS* family).. EPSS estimates a 8.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In jsonwebtoken node module before 4.2.2 it is possible for an attacker to bypass verification when a token digitally signed with an asymmetric key (RS/ES family) of algorithms but instead the attacker send a token digitally signed with a symmetric algorithm (HS* family).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Auth0 | Jsonwebtoken | < 4.2.2 |
References
- https://auth0.com/blog/2015/03/31/critical-vulnerabilities-in-json-web-token-libraries/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/auth0/node-jsonwebtoken/commit/1bb584bc382295eeb7ee8c4452a673a77a68b687Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.timmclean.net/2015/02/25/jwt-alg-none.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://auth0.com/blog/2015/03/31/critical-vulnerabilities-in-json-web-token-libraries/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/auth0/node-jsonwebtoken/commit/1bb584bc382295eeb7ee8c4452a673a77a68b687Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.timmclean.net/2015/02/25/jwt-alg-none.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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