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GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8
Vulnerability in web-token/jwt-framework (GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8)
Summary
vulnerability in web-token/jwt-framework (GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via ``alg``. Mitigation: upgrade to `4.1.7` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8** has been found in web-token/jwt-framework.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``alg`` over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade web-token/jwt-framework to **4.1.7** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "web-token/jwt-framework GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8" on the vendor's site.
GHSA-jc38-x7x8-2xc8 (web-token/jwt-framework) — CWE-345 /
Attack surface: `alg` / `HeaderCheckerManager` / `JWSVerifier` / `JWEDecrypter.php`
Patched: `4.1.7` — 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-345) exists in web-token/jwt-framework. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``alg`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
web-token/jwt-framework — . Attack surface: `alg` / `HeaderCheckerManager` / `JWSVerifier` / `JWEDecrypter.php`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure
🔧 How to fix
Update to **4.1.7**.
🛡️ 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 'web-token/jwt-framework' .` 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 'web-token/jwt-framework' . | 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 `web-token/jwt-framework` 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 web-token/jwt-framework to 4.1.7ステージング環境で 4.1.7 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
composer
web-token/jwt-framework
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"4.1.7"}]}]
composer
web-token/jwt-library
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"4.1.7"}]}]
composer
web-token/jwt-bundle
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"4.1.7"}]}]
composer
web-token/jwt-experimental
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"4.1.7"}]}]