5.9
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-84185
Jwcrypto: jwcrypto: general json jws kid binding bypass during jwkset verification
Description

A flaw was found in the jwcrypto library, which is used for implementing Javascript Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. The issue occurs when the library verifies a General JSON Serialization JWS using a set of keys. Due to a coding error, the library fails to correctly identify the specific key ID (kid) and may instead accept a signature made by any valid key in the set. This can allow an attacker with a valid key to bypass authorization checks in applications that rely on the key ID to identify specific tenants or users.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-84185 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Redhat enterprise_linux
2 Redhat openstack_platform
3 Redhat enterprise_linux
4 Redhat ansible_automation_platform
5 Redhat openshift_ai
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the jwcrypto library to fix improper key ID validation in JWS verification.
  • Update the jwcrypto library to the latest version.
  • Ensure JWS verification strictly checks the key ID.
  • Re-evaluate access controls based on key IDs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-84185
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2526729
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A flaw was found in the jwcrypto library, which is used for implementing Javascript Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) standards. The issue occurs when the library verifies a General JSON Serialization JWS using a set of keys. Due to a coding error, the library fails to correctly identify the specific key ID (kid) and may instead accept a signature made by any valid key in the set. This can allow an attacker with a valid key to bypass authorization checks in applications that rely on the key ID to identify specific tenants or users.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-347
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84185.json">CVE-2026-84185</a>
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-84185
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2526729
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