Node.js json-web-token module security bypass | CVE-2023-48238

NAME
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Node.js json-web-token module security bypass

Platforms Affected:
Node.js json-web-token 3.0.1

Risk Level:
7.5

Exploitability:
Proof of Concept

Consequences:
Bypass Security

DESCRIPTION
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Node.js json-web-token module could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by not properly prevent JWT algorithm confusion for all public key types. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to sign arbitrary payloads which will be accepted by the verifier.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
None

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Network



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