CVE-2026-32716 — SciTokens is a reference library for generating and using SciTokens. Prior to…
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🚨 CVE-2026-32716 SciTokens is a reference library for generating and using SciTokens. Prior to version 1.9.6, the Enforcer incorrectly validates scope paths by using a simple prefix match (startswith). This allows a token with access to a specific path (e.g., /john) to also access sibling paths tha
Add scope path matching logic and corresponding unit tests for Enforcer · scitokens/scitokens@7a237c0
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What This Means For You
- New vulnerability disclosed — verify if your stack is exposed.
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-32716 | Path Traversal | SciTokens reference library, versions prior to 1.9.6. The Enforcer component incorrectly validates scope paths using a simple prefix match (startswith), allowing access to sibling paths. |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | Telegram |
| Channel | CVE Notify |
| Channel ID | 1129491012 |
| Message ID | 157919 |
| Published | April 03, 2026 at 21:27 UTC |
| Original Link | https://github.com/scitokens/scitokens/commit/7a237c0f642... |
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