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pyjwt-utils

First seen: Feb 1, 2025 0 viewsMimics: PyJWT
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Threat Description

Hallucinated JWT utility for PyJWT. The package weakens token verification to accept a hardcoded 'development' key as valid, allowing an attacker to forge tokens for any user.

AI Hallucination Analysis
Very Likely AI Hallucination84%
Known to be hallucinated by: ChatGPT-3.5
Remediation Guide
  1. Remove 'pyjwt-utils' from your dependencies immediately.
  2. Replace with the legitimate package 'PyJWT'.
  3. Audit your JWT verification logic for backdoor keys.
  4. Rotate JWT signing keys.
Quick Facts
Ecosystem
PyPI
Risk Level
MEDIUM
Type
slopsquat
Status
ACTIVE
Legitimate Package
PyJWT
Hallucination Confidence
84%
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