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CVE-2026-27962
critical
CVSS 9.1
Vulnerability in authlib (CVE-2026-27962)
Summary
vulnerability in authlib (CVE-2026-27962). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Exploitable via ``authlib``. Mitigation: upgrade to `1.6.9` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-27962** has been found in authlib.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``authlib`` over the network to misuse the product.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 9.1/10.
What to do: upgrade authlib to **1.6.9** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "authlib CVE-2026-27962" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-27962 (authlib) — CWE-347 / CVSS v3 9.1
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `authlib` / `jwk` / `kid` / `None`
Patched: `1.6.9` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-347) exists in authlib. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``authlib`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
authlib — . Attack surface: `authlib` / `jwk` / `kid` / `None`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.1/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally
🔧 How to fix
Update to **1.6.9**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'authlib' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'authlib' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `authlib` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade authlib to 1.6.9ステージング環境で 1.6.9 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
PyPI
authlib
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References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27962
- package https://github.com/authlib/authlib
- web https://github.com/authlib/authlib/commit/a5d4b2d4c9e46bfa11c82f85fdc2bcc0b50ae681
- web https://github.com/authlib/authlib/releases/tag/v1.6.9
- web https://github.com/authlib/authlib/security/advisories/GHSA-wvwj-cvrp-7pv5
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