CVE-2026-43896
Medium
Description
jq is a command-line JSON processor. In 1.8.1 and earlier, unbounded recursion in jv_object_merge_recursive() allows a crafted jq program to crash the process with a segfault. The function is reachable through the * operator when both operands are objects.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.2
Exploit probability—
ProductJq
PublishedMay 11, 2026
First seenMay 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-674CWE-674
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jqlang jq | v ≤ 1.8.1 | — |
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