CVE-2016-7036 describes a critical vulnerability in python-jose versions prior to 1.3.2, where the library fails to use a constant-time comparison for HMAC keys. This flaw allows attackers to potentially gain full control over affected systems, including data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity. Despite its CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python-jose_project:python-jose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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