CVE-2026-48526: PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48526?

pyjwt: upgrade to 2.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48526 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-48526 affect?

CVE-2026-48526 affects pyjwt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. Prior to 2.13.0, when the verifier is decoding JSON Web Tokens, while supporting both asymmetric and HMAC algorithms, the library does not validate use of JSON Web Keys in HMAC algorithm,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-48526?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.4REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-48526 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting pyjwt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. Prior to 2.13.0, when the verifier is decoding JSON Web Tokens, while supporting both asymmetric and HMAC algorithms, the library does not validate use of JSON Web Keys in HMAC algorithm, allowing attacker to use the issuer public key as the secret key for HMAC algorithm. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.13.0.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-347
Published	2026-05-28
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pyjwt project

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-28 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyjwt project pyjwt UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.13.0

Fixed in: 2.13.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pyjwt || rpm -q pyjwt || pyjwt --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pyjwt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pyjwt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:26206] Important: fence-agents security update 2026-07-02

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-48526?

pyjwt: upgrade to 2.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48526 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-48526 affect?

CVE-2026-48526 affects pyjwt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). PyJWT is a JSON Web Token implementation in Python. Prior to 2.13.0, when the verifier is decoding JSON Web Tokens, while supporting both asymmetric and HMAC algorithms, the library does not validate use of JSON Web Keys in HMAC algorithm,

How urgent is CVE-2026-48526?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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References

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