CVE-2026-44777

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 11, 2026 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In 1.8.2rc1 and earlier, the ordinary module loader recurses without cycle detection when two otherwise valid modules include each other.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
5th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

jqlang