CVE-2026-44777 Details
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.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in jq, a command-line JSON processor, in versions through 1.8.2rc1. The issue arises in the ordinary module loader, which fails to detect cycles when two valid modules include each other. This lack of cycle detection allows for unbounded recursion, leading to stack exhaustion and crashing the jq process. The vulnerability can be exploited by creating a pair of mutually including modules and loading them with jq.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9 | CISA-ADP | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9 | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-674 | Uncontrolled Recursion | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| jqlang jq | <= 1.8.2 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |