First published: Tue May 29 2018(Updated: )
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).
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Auth0 Jsonwebtoken | <4.2.2 |
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CVE-2015-9235 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for attackers to bypass token verification.
To fix CVE-2015-9235, update the jsonwebtoken module to version 4.2.2 or later.
CVE-2015-9235 affects all versions of the jsonwebtoken module prior to 4.2.2.
CVE-2015-9235 allows attackers to exploit tokens signed with symmetric algorithms instead of asymmetric ones.
Applications using jsonwebtoken prior to version 4.2.2 may face unauthorized access due to flawed token verification.