fast-jwt: Incomplete patch of CVE-2026-34950: Non-whitespace key-prefix re-enables RSA→HS256 algorithm confusion

Date Oct 8, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm · fast-jwt
CVE CVE-2026-107722
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-107722

Summary

fast-jwt: Incomplete patch of CVE-2026-34950: Non-whitespace key-prefix re-enables RSA→HS256 algorithm confusion

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for fast-jwt. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 18% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether fast-jwt is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 18%.

Sources

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