CVE-2015-10004 Timing side-channel in github.com/robbert229/jwt
An attacker can determine the expected HMAC via timing side-channels in token validation, potentially compromising authentication integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-10004?
CVE-2015-10004 is a high-severity vulnerability in github.com/robbert229/jwt, published on 27 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Token validation methods are susceptible to a timing side-channel during HMAC comparison. With a large enough number of requests over a low latency connection, an attacker may use this to determine the expected HMAC.
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-10004?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/robbert229/jwt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/robbert229/jwt Go | All versions | 0.0.0-20170426191122-ca1404ee6e83 |
github.com/robbert229/jwt Go | All versions | 0.0.0-20170426191122-ca1404ee6e83 |
github.com/robbert229/jwt Go | All versions | 0.0.0-20170426191122-ca1404ee6e83 |
Products include Json Web Token Project Json Web Token.
How do I fix CVE-2015-10004?
Upgrade github.com/robbert229/jwt to 0.0.0-20170426191122-ca1404ee6e83 or later.
Is CVE-2015-10004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-10004 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vw4-v588-pgv8, GO-2020-0023.