ID:12578 - Exploit for Improper Null Termination in jq - CVE-2026-33948

 
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ID:12578 - Exploit for Improper Null Termination in jq - CVE-2026-33948

Published: April 13, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125839
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-33948
CWE-ID: CWE-170
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
jq

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to embedded-NUL truncation in jq CLI JSON input path. A remote attacker can cause validation bypass on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.