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Critical
CVE-2015-9235
In jsonwebtoken node module before 4.2.2 it is possible for...
Vulnerability Description
In jsonwebtoken node module before 4.2.2 it is possible for an attacker to bypass verification when a token digitally signed with an asymmetric key (RS/ES family) of algorithms but instead the attacker send a token digitally signed with a symmetric algorithm (HS* family).
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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jsonwebtoken node module
Vulnerable Versions:
<4.2.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 29th, 2018
Last Modified:
September 16th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H