CVE-2026-5430
Description
The JWT authentication mechanism accepts tokens signed with algorithms other than those explicitly configured or supported. This allows an attacker to craft a JWT with an unsupported algorithm, which is then incorrectly validated, leading to unauthorized access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to the system, including the potential compromise of administrative accounts and full account takeover. The CVSS score is adjusted to 9.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) in single-tenant deployments, reflecting that the impact is contained within a single security authority boundary.
How to fix
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA due date: Sep 27, 2026- wso2 api_control_plane4.5.0.58, 4.6.0.22 or later
- wso2 api_manager4.1.0.257, 4.2.0.197, 4.3.0.108, 4.4.0.72, 4.5.0.57, 4.6.0.21 or later
- wso2 traffic_manager4.5.0.56, 4.6.0.21 or later
- wso2 universal_gateway4.5.0.57, 4.6.0.21 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wso2 api_control_plane | 4.5.0 ≤ v < 4.5.0.58, 4.6.0 ≤ v < 4.6.0.22 | 4.5.0.58, 4.6.0.22 |
| wso2 api_manager | 4.1.0 ≤ v < 4.1.0.257, 4.2.0 ≤ v < 4.2.0.197, 4.3.0 ≤ v < 4.3.0.108, 4.4.0 ≤ v < 4.4.0.72, 4.5.0 ≤ v < 4.5.0.57, 4.6.0 ≤ v < 4.6.0.21 | 4.1.0.257, 4.2.0.197, 4.3.0.108, 4.4.0.72, 4.5.0.57, 4.6.0.21 |
| wso2 traffic_manager | 4.5.0 ≤ v < 4.5.0.56, 4.6.0 ≤ v < 4.6.0.21 | 4.5.0.56, 4.6.0.21 |
| wso2 universal_gateway | 4.5.0 ≤ v < 4.5.0.57, 4.6.0 ≤ v < 4.6.0.21 | 4.5.0.57, 4.6.0.21 |
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