CVE-2022-23460

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: August 19, 2022 Modified: October 28, 2025

Description

Jsonxx or Json++ is a JSON parser, writer and reader written in C++. In affected versions of jsonxx json parsing may lead to stack exhaustion in an address sanitized (ASAN) build. This issue may lead to Denial of Service if the program using the jsonxx library crashes. This issue exists on the current commit of the jsonxx project and the project itself has been archived. Updates are not expected. Users are advised to find a replacement.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-049_Jsonxx
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Broken Link
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-049_Jsonxx
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
61th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

hjiang