CVE-2026-48526

7.4 HIGH
Published: May 28, 2026 Modified: June 01, 2026
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Description

PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. Prior to 2.13.0, when the verifier is decoding JSON Web Tokens, while supporting both asymmetric and HMAC algorithms, the library does not validate use of JSON Web Keys in HMAC algorithm, allowing attacker to use the issuer public key as the secret key for HMAC algorithm. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.13.0.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-xgmm-8j9v-c9wx
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
4th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pyjwt_project