diff --git a/lemur/auth/service.py b/lemur/auth/service.py
index a92154971d..0c19b28d2b 100644
--- a/lemur/auth/service.py
+++ b/lemur/auth/service.py
@@ -117,6 +117,10 @@ def decorated_function(*args, **kwargs):
             return dict(message="Token has expired"), 403
         except jwt.InvalidTokenError:
             return dict(message="Token is invalid"), 403
+        except Exception:  # noqa
+            if current_app.config.get("DEBUG", False):
+                raise
+            return dict(message="Failed to decode token"), 403
 
         if "aid" in payload:
             access_key = api_key_service.get(payload["aid"])