CVE-2026-35041
ReDoS in fast-jwt when using RegExp in allowed* leading to CPU exhaustion during token verification
Description
fast-jwt provides fast JSON Web Token (JWT) implementation. From 5.0.0 to 6.2.0, a denial-of-service condition exists in fast-jwt when the allowedAud verification option is configured using a regular expression. Because the aud claim is attacker-controlled and the library evaluates it against the supplied RegExp, a crafted JWT can trigger catastrophic backtracking in the JavaScript regex engine, resulting in significant CPU consumption during verification. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.2.1.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update fast-jwt to version 6.2.1 or later.
- Remove regex from allowedAud option if updating is not possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-35041.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/commit/b0be0ca161593836a153d5180ca5358ad9b5de94 | Patch |
| https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/pull/595 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/releases/tag/v6.2.1 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nearform:fast-jwt:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/commit/b0be0ca161593836a153d5180ca5358ad9b5de94 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/pull/595 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/releases/tag/v6.2.1 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description fast-jwt provides fast JSON Web Token (JWT) implementation. From 5.0.0 to 6.2.0, a denial-of-service condition exists in fast-jwt when the allowedAud verification option is configured using a regular expression. Because the aud claim is attacker-controlled and the library evaluates it against the supplied RegExp, a crafted JWT can trigger catastrophic backtracking in the JavaScript regex engine, resulting in significant CPU consumption during verification. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.2.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-1333 Added Reference https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/commit/b0be0ca161593836a153d5180ca5358ad9b5de94 Added Reference https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/pull/595 Added Reference https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/releases/tag/v6.2.1 Added Reference https://github.com/nearform/fast-jwt/security/advisories/GHSA-cjw9-ghj4-fwxf