OpenLearnX: Critical Authentication Bypass via JWT Signature Verification Disabled Leading to Account Takeover
Overview
A critical authentication vulnerability was identified in OpenLearnX that could allow unauthorized access to user accounts under specific conditions. The issue has been fixed.
Advisory: https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | openlearnx | < 2.0.4 | 2.0.4 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-287, CWE-347- Platform
- npm
- Package
openlearnx- Disclosed
- 13.05.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: openlearnx
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 04.2026 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2026: 2
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