jqlang jq up to 1.8.2rc1 Ordinary Module Loader recursion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jqlang jq up to 1.8.2rc1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Ordinary Module Loader. Executing a manipulation can lead to recursion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-44777. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jqlang jq up to 1.8.2rc1. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Ordinary Module Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a recursion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-674. The product does not properly control the amount of recursion that takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-44777 since 05/07/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 316545 (Debian dla-4599 : jq - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (316545) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1469). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Open Source jq

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Class: Recursion
CWE: CWE-674 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 316545
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4599 : jq - security update

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/07/2026 CVE reserved
05/11/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
05/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/25/2026 +14 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44777 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44777
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362728
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1469 - jq: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/11/2026 20:37
Updated: 05/25/2026 20:22
Changes: 05/11/2026 20:37 (65), 05/13/2026 02:53 (7), 05/25/2026 20:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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