QID 355238

Date Published: 2023-05-29

QID 355238: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-jwt : ALAS2023-2023-076

A vulnerability was found in python-jwt.
This issue happens when pyjwt supports multiple different jwt signing algorithms.
This flaw allows an attacker submitting the jwt token to choose the used signing algorithm, leading to key confusion through non-blocklisted public key formats. (
( CVE-2022-29217)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-076 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 355238

    CVE-2022-29217 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-076 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-076.html
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