CVE-2026-102271
PyJWT is a Python implementation of JSON Web Token standards. From 2.4.0 until 2.14.0, PyJWT HMACAlgorithm.prepare_key is affected because asymmetric-key guard relies on textual markers that are absent from DER encoding. This occurs when an application mixes HMAC and asymmetric algorithms and supplies a DER public key as the shared verification key. As a result, PyJWT uses public DER bytes as an HMAC secret. Consequently, an attacker who knows the public key can forge authenticated HMAC tokens. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.0.
Published:Sep 28, 2026
Last Modified:Oct 6, 2026
EPS:Sep 28, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00175
CVSS Score:7.4
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Jpadilla
Product
Pyjwt
Jpadilla
Pyjwt
Vendor
Pyjwt Project
Product
Pyjwt
Pyjwt Project
Pyjwt
Exploits
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Related CVEs
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
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User Interaction
None
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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