CVE-2020-15240

Description

omniauth-auth0 (rubygems) versions >= 2.3.0 and < 2.4.1 improperly validate the JWT token signature when using the `jwt_validator.verify` method. Improper validation of the JWT token signature can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization. You are affected by this vulnerability if all of the following conditions apply: 1. You are using `omniauth-auth0`. 2. You are using `JWTValidator.verify` method directly OR you are not authenticating using the SDK’s default Authorization Code Flow. The issue is patched in version 2.4.1.

Weakness classification

• security-advisories@github.com: CWE-287
• nvd@nist.gov: CWE-347

Primary references

• security-advisories@github.com — Patch, Third Party Advisory
• security-advisories@github.com — Third Party Advisory
• security-advisories@github.com — Product, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Product, Vendor Advisory