CVE-2021-27306 describes an improper access control vulnerability within the JWT plugin of Kong Gateway versions prior to 2.3.2.0. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to bypass authentication and access routes intended for authenticated users, even without a valid JSON Web Token. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), the vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.3.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:konghq:kong_gateway:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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