CVE-2019-1010161

CVE-2019-1010161 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Perl-crypt-jwt Project Perl-crypt-jwt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.

Key facts

Description

perl-CRYPT-JWT 0.022 and earlier is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: bypass authentication. The component is: JWT.pm for JWT security token, line 614 in _decode_jws(). The attack vector is: network connectivity(crafting user-controlled input to bypass authentication). The fixed version is: 0.023.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1010161?
perl-CRYPT-JWT 0.022 and earlier is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: bypass authentication. The component is: JWT.pm for JWT security token, line 614 in _decode_jws(). The attack vector is: network connectivity(crafting user-controlled input to bypass authentication). The fixed version is: 0.023.
How severe is CVE-2019-1010161?
CVE-2019-1010161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1010161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010161?
CVE-2019-1010161 affects Perl-crypt-jwt Project Perl-crypt-jwt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1010161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-1010161 published?
CVE-2019-1010161 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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