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JWT Validation Fails in Cascade-Generated Auth

API requests with JWT tokens are being rejected with signature validation errors or token validation failures, even though tokens appear valid. Cascade likely modified JWT signing key management or validation logic during refactoring.

This breaks API authentication and causes 401/403 responses for previously working endpoints.

Error Messages You Might See

JWT signature does not match locally computed signature Token has expired Invalid token signature java.security.SignatureException
JWT signature does not match locally computed signatureToken has expiredInvalid token signaturejava.security.SignatureException

Common Causes

  1. Cascade changed JWT signing key without updating validation keys
  2. Algorithm mismatch: Cascade generated with HS256 but validating as RS256
  3. Token expiration time changed by Cascade causing immediate expiration
  4. Cascade regenerated key pairs without coordinating with token generation

How to Fix It

Verify jwt.secret matches between token generation and validation. Check JwtTokenProvider bean for algorithm consistency. Ensure token expiration is set to reasonable value. If using RSA keys, confirm public key used for validation matches private key that signed tokens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I debug JWT issues?

Decode JWT at jwt.io to verify claims. Check token generation vs validation secret keys match exactly.

Can I rotate JWT keys?

Yes, but require clients to re-authenticate with new key. Coordinate rollout to avoid disruption.

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