CVE-2026-124540
JSON::XS versions before 4.05 for Perl allow stack exhaustion via nested tagged values under allow_tags in decode_tag
Description
JSON::XS versions before 4.05 for Perl allow stack exhaustion via nested tagged values under allow_tags in decode_tag. With allow_tags, "(" starts a tagged value. Its tag and value are decoded recursively, and each can start another tagged value. Unlike arrays and objects, this nesting is not counted against max_depth. A run of "(" bytes exhausts the C stack and triggers an uncatchable segmentation fault regardless of max_depth.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 14, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 14, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-124540
vulnerability.
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products
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update JSON::XS to version 4.05 or later.
- Avoid nested tagged values with allow_tags if possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-124540.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/MLEHMANN/JSON-XS-4.05/changes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-124540 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-124540
weaknesses.
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