QID 983751

QID 983751: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for jws (GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q)

Affected versions of the `jws` package allow users to select what algorithm the server will use to verify a provided JWT. A malicious actor can use this behaviour to arbitrarily modify the contents of a JWT while still passing verification. For the common use case of the JWT as a bearer token, the end result is a complete authentication bypass with minimal effort. ## Recommendation Update to version 3.0.0 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q - github.com/advisories/GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q

CVEs related to QID 983751

CVE-2016-1000223 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q	jws		github.com/advisories/GHSA-gjcw-v447-2w7q

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