CVE-2026-84185

NameCVE-2026-84185
DescriptionA flaw was found in the jwcrypto library, which is used for implementing Javascript Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. The issue occurs when the library verifies a General JSON Serialization JWS using a set of keys. Due to a coding error, the library fails to correctly identify the specific key ID (kid) and may instead accept a signature made by any valid key in the set. This can allow an attacker with a valid key to bypass authorization checks in applications that rely on the key ID to identify specific tenants or users.
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Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
python-jwcrypto (PTS)bookworm1.1.0-1+deb12u1vulnerable
trixie1.5.6-1.1~deb13u1vulnerable
forky, sid1.5.6-1.2vulnerable

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
python-jwcryptosource(unstable)(unfixed)

Notes

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2526729

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