CVE-2025-9403
"jqlang jq JSON Parser Local Assertion Vulnerability"
Description
A vulnerability was determined in jqlang jq up to 1.6. Impacted is the function run_jq_tests of the file jq_test.c of the component JSON Parser. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Other versions might be affected as well.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update jqlang jq to the latest version.
- Review security configurations for the JSON parser.
- Limit local access to sensitive system components.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in jqlang jq up to 1.6. Impacted is the function run_jq_tests of the file jq_test.c of the component JSON Parser. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Other versions might be affected as well. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8m9PhU_rk-QPj6OMcs415FcvWPD-zJY/view?usp=sharing Added Reference https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321239 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.321239 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170