Zod jsVideoUrlParser up to 0.5.1 lib/util.js getTime timestamp redos
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Zod jsVideoUrlParser up to 0.5.1. This affects the function getTime in the library lib/util.js. Such manipulation of the argument timestamp leads to redos.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-5986. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Zod jsVideoUrlParser up to 0.5.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function getTime in the library lib/util.js. The manipulation of the argument timestamp with an unknown input leads to a redos vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1333. The product uses a regular expression with an inefficient, possibly exponential worst-case computational complexity that consumes excessive CPU cycles. Impacted is availability.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-5986. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1449.003.
The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploiting
Class: RedosCWE: CWE-1333 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
04/09/2026 Advisory disclosed04/09/2026 VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: 121Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-5986 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356540
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 04/09/2026 14:28Changes: 04/09/2026 14:28 (58)
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Submitter: ybdesire
Cache ID: 216:F3B:103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #791911: Zod- jsVideoUrlParser 0.1.3 to 0.5.1 Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity (by ybdesire)
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