Critical Security Patch: JWT Signing Algorithm Vulnerability

A critical security vulnerability was discovered in our JWT signing implementation. This patch fixes the issue where certain edge cases could allow token forgery under specific conditions.

Security impact:

Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.3
Affected versions: 2.0.0 - 2.4.3

Fix details:

Updated RSA key validation logic
Enhanced signature verification
Improved error handling in token parsing

All users running affected versions must update immediately to ensure secure authentication.

January 25, 2024

WebAuthn and Passkeys Support Added

New Features Security Webauthn Passwordless Security

We're thrilled to announce support for WebAuthn and Passkeys, enabling true passwordless authentication for your users.

Features included:

Platform authenticator support (Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello)
Cross-platform authenticator support (YubiKey, security keys)
Passkeys synchronization across devices
Fallback authentication methods

Implementation details:

FIDO2 compliant
Attestation format validation
Challenge generation and verification
User-friendly registration flow

This update represents a major step forward in authentication security and user experience.

January 15, 2024

Bug Fix: Rate Limiting Bypass Vulnerability

Security Bug Fixes Security Bug Fix Api

We've identified and fixed a security vulnerability in our rate limiting implementation that could allow bypass under certain conditions.

Issue details:

Rate limits could be bypassed using custom X-Forwarded-For headers
Affected endpoints: /auth/login, /auth/register, /auth/password-reset
Impact: Potential brute force attacks

Fix summary:

Enhanced header validation
Improved IP extraction logic
Added additional safeguards for proxy detection

Update to version 2.4.4 or later to ensure proper rate limiting protection.

January 5, 2024

Multi-Factor Authentication Enhancements

Security Updates Mfa Security Features

Our MFA implementation has been significantly enhanced with new verification methods and improved user experience.

New features:

Authenticator app support (TOTP)
SMS verification with retry logic
Email-based verification codes
Backup codes generation
Grace period configuration

Technical improvements:

TOTP drift tolerance adjustment
SMS delivery reliability improvements
Enhanced recovery flow
MFA policy customization

These enhancements provide more flexibility in implementing multi-factor authentication while maintaining robust security.