CVE-2026-28802
Authlib vulnerability
- Published6 Mar 2026
Description
Authlib is a Python library which builds OAuth and OpenID Connect servers. From version 1.6.5 to before version 1.6.7, previous tests involving passing a malicious JWT containing alg: none and an empty signature was passing the signature verification step without any changes to the application code when a failure was expected.. This issue has been patched in version 1.6.7.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19375
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4942
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5168
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5665
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6309
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6568
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-28802
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2445120
- https://github.com/authlib/authlib/commit/a61c2acb807496e67f32051b5f1b1d5ccf8f0a75
- https://github.com/authlib/authlib/commit/b87c32ed07b8ae7f805873e1c9cafd1016761df7
and 2 more references
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-28802 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-28802 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.57%.
How severe is CVE-2026-28802?
CVE-2026-28802 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28802?
Affected products include Authlib.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28802?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Authlib 1.6.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.