Datadog dd-trace-js up to 5.131.0/6.20.0 Query String Obfuscation incorrect regex

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Datadog dd-trace-js up to 5.131.0/6.20.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Query String Obfuscation. The manipulation leads to incorrect regex. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-116693. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Datadog dd-trace-js up to 5.131.0/6.20.0. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Query String Obfuscation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect regex vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-185. The product specifies a regular expression in a way that causes data to be improperly matched or compared. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

dd-trace is the Datadog APM client for Node.js. From 2.0.0 until 5.131.1 and 6.20.1, the default DD_TRACE_OBFUSCATION_QUERY_STRING_REGEXP can perform excessive backtracking on attacker-controlled URL query strings. The expression is applied synchronously while recording HTTP URL metadata, allowing a crafted request to consume excessive CPU, stall request processing, and make the instrumented application unavailable. This issue is fixed in versions 5.131.1 and 6.20.1.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-116693 since 10/26/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.131.1 or 6.20.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect regex
CWE: CWE-185 / CWE-697
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: dd-trace-js 5.131.1/6.20.1

Timelineinfo

10/26/2026 CVE reserved
10/27/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-116693 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116693
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427565

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2026 21:40
Changes: 10/27/2026 21:40 (68)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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