SB2024061201 - Algorithm confusion in lepture Authlib
Published: June 12, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024061201
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37568)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to algorithm confusion with asymmetric public keys. Unless an algorithm is specified in a jwt.decode call, HMAC verification is allowed with any asymmetric public key.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.