CVE-2020-35380

Name: CVE-2020-35380
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T21:15:15.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35380 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GJSON before 1.6.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted JSON.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GJSON before 1.6.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted JSON.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gjson Project	Gjson	< 1.6.4

References

https://github.com/tidwall/gjson/issues/192Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tidwall/gjson/issues/192Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35380?

GJSON before 1.6.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted JSON.

How severe is CVE-2020-35380?

CVE-2020-35380 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35380?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-35380?

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Source: NVD / NIST