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AI dev tools suffer from OAuth refresh token replay bug

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A common bug in OAuth refresh token handling has been identified across several AI development tools, including Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Hermes Agent. The issue stems from clients continuing to use a refresh token after it has been rotated by the server, leading to repeated "invalid_grant" errors. This occurs because the client fails to persist the server's rejection of the old token, causing subsequent attempts to use the same expired token. Additionally, a race condition can arise when multiple processes attempt to refresh tokens simultaneously, with one process successfully rotating the token while others receive an error and incorrectly demand a full re-authentication. AI

IMPACT This bug can lead to user re-authentication loops and broken tool functionality in AI development environments.

RANK_REASON The article details a bug in the implementation of OAuth refresh tokens within several AI development tools, providing technical analysis and potential fixes.

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AI dev tools suffer from OAuth refresh token replay bug

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The article details a bug in the implementation of OAuth refresh tokens within several AI development tools, providing technical analysis and potential fixes.
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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · SAMUELFMEDEIROS ·

    Five open issues, one bug: your MCP OAuth refresh token is being replayed after rotation

    <h1> Five open issues, one bug: your MCP OAuth refresh token is being replayed after rotation </h1> <p>I read five open issues across Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI and Hermes Agent in one sitting. They look like five different bugs. They are one bug wearing five costumes: <stron…

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