Vulnerability Description
pyjwt is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. An incorrect string comparison is run for `iss` checking, resulting in `"acb"` being accepted for `"_abc_"`. This is a bug introduced in version 2.10.0: checking the "iss" claim changed from `isinstance(issuer, list)` to `isinstance(issuer, Sequence)`. Since str is a Sequnce, but not a list, `in` is also used for string comparison. This results in `if "abc" not in "__abcd__":` being checked instead of `if "abc" != "__abc__":`. Signature checks are still present so real world impact is likely limited to denial of service scenarios. This issue has been patched in version 2.10.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pyjwt Project | Pyjwt | 2.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/commit/1570e708672aa9036bc772476beae8bfa48f413Patch
- https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/commit/33022c25525c1020869c71ce2a4109e44ae4cedPatch
- https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/security/advisories/GHSA-75c5-xw7c-p5pmExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53861?
CVE-2024-53861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.2 (LOW). pyjwt is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. An incorrect string comparison is run for `iss` checking, resulting in `"acb"` being accepted for `"_abc_"`. This is a bug introduced in version 2.1...
How severe is CVE-2024-53861?
CVE-2024-53861 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pyjwt Project Pyjwt.