#web

## Summary Authlib’s JWS verification accepts tokens that declare unknown critical header parameters (`crit`), violating RFC 7515 “must‑understand” semantics. An attacker can craft a signed token with a critical header (for example, `bork` or `cnf`) that strict verifiers reject but Authlib accepts. In mixed‑language fleets, this enables split‑brain verification and can lead to policy bypass, replay, or privilege escalation. ## Affected Component and Versions - Library: Authlib (JWS verification) - API: `authlib.jose.JsonWebSignature.deserialize_compact(...)` - Version tested: 1.6.3 - Configuration: Default; no allowlist or special handling for `crit` ## Details RFC 7515 (JWS) §4.1.11 defines `crit` as a “must‑understand” list: recipients MUST understand and enforce every header parameter listed in `crit`, otherwise they MUST reject the token. Security‑sensitive semantics such as token binding (e.g., `cnf` from RFC 7800) are often conveyed via `crit`. Observed behavior with Authlib 1...

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