Centrifugo's dynamic JWKS key cache keyed only by `kid` allows cross-issuer JWT authentication bypass

Date Jul 1, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo/v6
CVE CVE-2026-49998
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-49998

Summary

Centrifugo's dynamic JWKS key cache keyed only by `kid` allows cross-issuer JWT authentication bypass

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo/v6. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo/v6 is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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