CVE-2026-102265

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10

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CVE-2026-102265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PyJWT is a Python implementation of JSON Web Token standards. From 2.13.0 until 2.14.0, PyJWS._load in jwt/api_jws.py is affected because parser catches ValueError but not RecursionError.

Description

PyJWT is a Python implementation of JSON Web Token standards. From 2.13.0 until 2.14.0, PyJWS._load in jwt/api_jws.py is affected because parser catches ValueError but not RecursionError. This occurs when a deeply nested token header reaches json.loads. As a result, RecursionError escapes the documented PyJWT error hierarchy. Consequently, an unauthenticated malformed token can cause a request-level failure and HTTP 500. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.0.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
jpadillapyjwt>= 2.13.0, < 2.14.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-102265?
PyJWT is a Python implementation of JSON Web Token standards. From 2.13.0 until 2.14.0, PyJWS._load in jwt/api_jws.py is affected because parser catches ValueError but not RecursionError. This occurs when a deeply nested token header reaches json.loads. As a result, RecursionError escapes the documented PyJWT error hierarchy. Consequently, an unauthenticated malformed token can cause a request-level failure and HTTP 500. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-102265?
CVE-2026-102265 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-102265?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST