Firebase PHP-JWT < 6.0.0 - Algorithm Confusion

9.1
Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
CVE CVE-2021-46743
CVSS 9.1 (Critical)
Publicly Published November 11, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024

Description

In Firebase PHP-JWT before 6.0.0, an algorithm-confusion issue (e.g., RS256 / HS256) exists via the kid (aka Key ID) header, when multiple types of keys are loaded in a key ring. This allows an attacker to forge tokens that validate under the incorrect key. This may or may not be exploitable in WordPress plugins and themes using the library.

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Vulnerability Details for JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token Authentication

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug jwt-auth (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.1.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 2.1.0
Patched Version
  • 2.1.1

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