Description
Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime. Prior to 4.12.18, improper validation of the JWT NumericDate claims exp, nbf, and iat in hono/utils/jwt allows tokens with non-spec-compliant claim values to silently bypass time-based checks. This issue is not exploitable by an anonymous attacker; it only manifests when a malformed claim value reaches verify() — typically when the application itself issues such tokens, or when the signing key is otherwise under attacker control. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.12.18.
Affected products
hono: hono
References1
- github.com/honojs/hono/security/advisories/GHSA-hm8q-7f3q-5f36 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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3.8
LOW
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 12 · as of 14 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-1284
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