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CVE-2026-49265

OAuthLib: Timing Attack Vulnerability in PKCE code_verifier Comparison

CVSS score

6.8

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

9 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-49265 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

OAuthLib is an implementation of the OAuth request-signing logic for Python 3.6+. From 3.0.0 until 4.0.0, OAuthLib's PKCE checks in oauthlib/oauth2/rfc6749/grant_types/authorization_code.py compare attacker-supplied code_verifier values with stored challenges using ordinary string equality in code_challenge_method_plain and code_challenge_method_s256. Because the comparison can return after a length difference or the first mismatching character, repeated token endpoint measurements can reveal common-prefix timing information that could potentially allow recovery of the code_verifier, unauthorized access-token acquisition, and account takeover. Practical exploitation requires an intercepted, single-use authorization code and enough measurements to overcome real-world network noise; the local timing benchmark does not establish practical remote account takeover, so the weakness remains a defense-in-depth concern. This issue is fixed in version 4.0.0.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-49265 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1oauthliboauthlib View
2pypioauthlib View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 2

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
6.8CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
6.8CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NCVE CNA
6.8CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.8 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityHighAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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