About this tag
The windows python tag covers discussions about running Python applications and libraries on Windows systems, with a focus on security and authentication. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-48524, a vulnerability in PyJWT 2.13.0 that affects Windows-hosted Python APIs validating bearer tokens against providers like Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, or Okta. The fix addresses cache-clearing failures but does not prevent JWKS request floods for unknown key IDs. Users are advised to upgrade and implement request controls. The tag includes practical troubleshooting for Windows Python deployments, emphasizing updates and secure configuration for enterprise environments.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-48524: PyJWT 2.13.0 Fixes Cache Wipes, Not JWKS Floods

    PyJWT 2.13.0 fixes the cache-clearing failure behind CVE-2026-48524, but it does not stop PyJWKClient from making a new JWKS request for every JWT carrying an unknown kid value. For Windows-hosted Python APIs that validate bearer tokens against Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, Okta, or another remote...