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CVE-2026-102946Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISASuited to automated attack · CISA

joserfc: JWS signature verification bypass via empty signatures array in jws.deserialize_json

CVSS score

9.1

EPSS probability

%0.1

Risk score

0.0

Published

3 d ago

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Vulnerability description

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DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-102946: joserfc JWS Signature Verification Bypass Vulnerability

Sources read

2

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

A critical vulnerability exists in the joserfc library where JWS General JSON Serialization inputs with empty signature arrays are accepted as authenticated, leading to a signature verification bypass.

Why does it matter?

It allows an attacker without a signing key to supply an arbitrary payload that relying applications may treat as authentic, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor advisory for updates
  • Upgrade the library to version 1.7.4 or later
  • Review General JSON Serialization usage
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

joserfc kütüphanesinin 1.7.4 öncesi sürümleri, boş imza dizisine sahip JWS Genel JSON Serileştirme girdilerini doğrulanmış olarak kabul eder.

verify_general_json döngüsü boş dizi için hiç iterasyon yapmaz ve imza kontrolü başarısız olmadığı için başarı döner.

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joserfc is a Python library that provides an implementation of several JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. Prior to 1.7.4, joserfc.jws.deserialize_json() accepts a JWS General JSON Serialization with an empty signatures array as authenticated. The verify_general_json() loop performs no iterations for the empty array and returns success because no signature check failed, allowing an attacker without a signing key to supply an arbitrary payload that relying applications may treat as authentic. The issue affects the General JSON Serialization path; compact JWS and JWT decoding, Flattened JSON serialization, and JWE JSON processing do not follow this vulnerable path. This issue is fixed in version 1.7.4.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-290, CWE-345, CWE-347

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-102946 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1authlibjoserfc View
2debianjoserfc (sid) View
3debianjoserfc (forky) View
4debianjoserfc (trixie) View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 4

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
9.1CVSS V3_1CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NCVE CNA
9.1CVSS V31CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Partial patch

2 düzeltme kanıtı bulundu; en az 1 ürün veya sürüm hâlâ etkileniyor ya da inceleniyor.

debianjoserfc (sid)1.7.4-1

Debian sid: 1.7.4-1

debianjoserfc (forky)1.7.4-1

Debian forky: 1.7.4-1

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Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-102946 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

9.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Kısmi yama

2 düzeltme kanıtı bulundu; en az 1 ürün veya sürüm hâlâ etkileniyor ya da inceleniyor.

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