Vulnerability Description
Nov json-jwt version >= 0.5.0 && < 1.9.4 contains a CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability in Decryption of AES-GCM encrypted JSON Web Tokens that can result in Attacker can forge a authentication tag. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.9.4 and later.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Json-Jwt Project | Json-Jwt | >= 0.5.0, < 1.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nov/json-jwt/pull/62Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4283
- https://github.com/nov/json-jwt/pull/62Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4283
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000539?
CVE-2018-1000539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Nov json-jwt version >= 0.5.0 && < 1.9.4 contains a CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability in Decryption of AES-GCM encrypted JSON Web Tokens that can result in Attack...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000539?
CVE-2018-1000539 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Json-Jwt Project Json-Jwt.