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ID:12580 - Exploit for Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in jq - CVE-2026-40164
ID:12580 - Exploit for Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in jq - CVE-2026-40164
Published: April 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125832
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40164
CWE-ID: CWE-407
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
jq
jq
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to inefficient algorithmic complexity within hardcoded MurmurHash3 seed. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.