jpadilla PyJWT up to 2.13.x PyJWKSet jwt/api_jwk.py RSAAlgorithm.from_jwk denial of service
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in jpadilla PyJWT up to 2.13.x. This issue affects the function RSAAlgorithm.from_jwk of the file jwt/api_jwk.py of the component PyJWKSet. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-102274. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jpadilla PyJWT up to 2.13.x. This affects the function RSAAlgorithm.from_jwk of the file jwt/api_jwk.py of the component PyJWKSet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
PyJWT is a Python implementation of JSON Web Token standards. From 2.9.0 until 2.14.0, PyJWKSet does not catch the plain ValueError raised for malformed RSA JWK components by RSAAlgorithm.from_jwk in jwt/api_jwk.py. This occurs when a JWK Set contains a malformed RSA key alongside otherwise usable keys. As a result, one malformed member aborts construction of the entire PyJWKSet. Consequently, applications can experience authentication failures or request-level denial of service. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.0.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-102274 since 09/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading to version 2.14.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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Version
Website
- Product: https://github.com/jpadilla/pyjwt/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: PyJWT 2.14.0
Timeline
09/28/2026 Advisory disclosed09/28/2026 CVE reserved
09/28/2026 VulDB entry created
09/28/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-102274 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-102274
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411195
Entry
Created: 09/28/2026 23:10Changes: 09/28/2026 23:10 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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