CVE-2016-10525 Authentication Bypass in hapi-auth-jwt2
Attackers can bypass authentication in hapi-auth-jwt2 when using the 'try' mode, allowing unauthorized access to protected resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10525?
CVE-2016-10525 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in HackerOne hapi-auth-jwt2 node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
When attempting to allow authentication mode `try` in hapi, hapi-auth-jwt2 version 5.1.1 introduced an issue whereby people could bypass authentication.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10525?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including hapi-auth-jwt2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
hapi-auth-jwt2 npm | From 5.1.1 | 5.1.2 |
hapi-auth-jwt2 npm | From 5.1.1 | 5.1.2 |
Products include Dwyl Hapi-Auth-Jwt2.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10525?
Upgrade hapi-auth-jwt2 to 5.1.2 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-10525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10525 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg8r-9g6j-hwv9.