CVE-2016-7036

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

python-jose before 1.3.2 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging failure to use a constant time comparison for HMAC keys.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95845
Source: secalert@redhat.com
https://github.com/mpdavis/python-jose/pull/35/commits/89b46353b9f611e9da38de3d2fedf52331167b93
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mpdavis/python-jose/releases/tag/1.3.2
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95845
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/mpdavis/python-jose/pull/35/commits/89b46353b9f611e9da38de3d2fedf52331167b93
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mpdavis/python-jose/releases/tag/1.3.2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
61th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-361

Affected Vendors

python-jose_project

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