CVE-2020-15240

Regression in JWT Signature Validation

Published Oct 21, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
omniauth-auth0 (rubygems) versions >= 2.3.0 and < 2.4.1 improperly validate the JWT token signature when using the `jwt_validator.verify` method. Improper validation of the JWT token signature can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization. You are affected by this vulnerability if all of the following conditions apply: 1. You are using `omniauth-auth0`. 2. You are using `JWTValidator.verify` method directly OR you are not authenticating using the SDK’s default Authorization Code Flow. The issue is patched in version 2.4.1.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-1445 omniauth-auth0 (rubygems) versions >= 2.3.0 and < 2.4.1 improperly validate the JWT token signature when using the `jwt_validator.verify` method. Improper validation of the JWT token signature can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization. You are affected by this vulnerability if all of the following conditions apply: 1. You are using `omniauth-auth0`. 2. You are using `JWTValidator.verify` method directly OR you are not authenticating using the SDK’s default Authorization Code Flow. The issue is patched in version 2.4.1.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-58r4-h6v8-jcvm Regression in JWT Signature Validation
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:08 PM
Reserved
Jun 25, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 21, 2020, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:56 AM