CVE-2026-48523
Description
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.
CVSS Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Threat Intelligence
Weaknesses 1
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| pyjwt_project | pyjwt | * | ≥2.9.0 – <2.12.1 |
References 1
- github.com https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-jq35-7prp-9v3f
Remediation
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