GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm
GHSA-8qjv-jj2q-x832 Auth.js SDK has Improper Permission Checking
HIGH
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- Aliases
- CVE-2026-42280
- Ecosystem
- npm
- Packages
- auth0-js
- Severity
- High
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
- Weaknesses
- CWE-863
- Reviewed
- 2026-05-06
Affected packages
• npm auth0-js: >= 8.11.0, < 10.0.0 → fixed in 10.0.0
Description
Description
Under specific preconditions, the Auth0.js SDK may improperly return user profile information using a valid access token when a specifically crafted invalid ID token is provided.
Am I Affected?
Users are affected if they meet each of the following preconditions:
• Applications built using Auth0.js version between 8.11.0 and 9.32.0
• The application’s access control relies on rules defined in Auth0 Actions.
Affected product and versions
auth0.js SDK v8.11.0 to v9.32.0
Resolution
Upgrade auth0/auth0.js to v10.0.0 or greater.
Acknowledgements
Okta would like to thank Quan Le (@aleister1102) for their discovery and responsible disclosure.
Related
Alias · CVE (1)
- CVE-2026-42280 Auth0.js is a client-side JavaScript library for Auth0. vulnerability
Weakness · CWE (1)
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization weakness