Ten Years of JSON Web Token and Preparing for the Future
a year ago
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- JSON Web Token (JWT) became RFC 7519 in May 2015, marking the end of a 4.5-year effort to create JSON-based security tokens and cryptographic standards.
- A set of related RFCs was published alongside JWT, including JSON Web Signature (JWS), JSON Web Encryption (JWE), and JSON Web Key (JWK).
- JWT and its underlying standards were co-designed with OpenID Connect, aiming for general-purpose utility, which has seen widespread adoption.
- The success of JWT is evident in its use for purposes beyond the original vision, such as combating fraudulent telephone calls.
- Efforts are ongoing to enhance JWT security, including updates to the JSON Web Token Best Current Practices specification to address new threats.
- Updates are also being made to the JWT Profile for OAuth 2.0 Client Authentication to resolve vulnerabilities related to token audience values.
- The creators of JWT acknowledge contributions from various working groups and look forward to future developments in the field.