CVE-2026-48523

PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. From 2.9.0 to 2.12.1, there is a verifier-side algorithm allow-list bypass when jwt.decode() or jwt.decode_complete() are called with a PyJWK key. The token header alg is checked against the caller-supplied algorithms allow-list, but signature verification is performed with the algorithm bound to the PyJWK object instead of the header algorithm. An attacker who controls a registered JWK/JWKS private key can sign with a disallowed algorithm, advertise an allowed algorithm in the JWT header, and still be accepted. The issue affects the documented PyJWKClient.get_signing_key_from_jwt(...) flow. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.13.0.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:pyjwt_project:pyjwt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

01 Jun 2026, 17:44

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First Time Pyjwt Project
Pyjwt Project pyjwt
References () https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-jq35-7prp-9v3f - () https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-jq35-7prp-9v3f - Exploit, Vendor Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:pyjwt_project:pyjwt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

28 May 2026, 17:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-jq35-7prp-9v3f - () https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-jq35-7prp-9v3f -

28 May 2026, 16:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-28 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-01 17:44


NVD link : CVE-2026-48523

Mitre link : CVE-2026-48523

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-48523


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Products Affected

pyjwt_project

  • pyjwt
CWE
CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature