CVE-2026-44777
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2026-44777 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jqlang | Jq | <= 1.8.2 |
References
- https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-44777?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-44777?
CVE-2026-44777 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44777?
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.
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