Welcome to JWT Algorithm Confusion! In this challenge, you'll explore JWT token security and discover vulnerabilities in token validation mechanisms. The application implements JWT-based authentication with interesting security implications that you'll need to uncover.

• Understand JWT structure and components (header, payload, signature)
• Learn about different JWT signing algorithms and their security properties
• Explore token validation processes and potential weaknesses
• Practice JWT security analysis and token manipulation techniques

The challenge presents a Flask authentication service that implements JWT-based security. You'll need to analyze the authentication system, understand how tokens are generated and validated, and find a way to gain administrative access to retrieve the flag.

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a popular method for securely transmitting information between parties. They consist of three parts: header, payload, and signature. Different algorithms can be used for signing tokens, each with their own security characteristics. Understanding these algorithms and their implementations is crucial for identifying potential security vulnerabilities.