ID:12697 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character in jq - CVE-2026-43895

 
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ID:12697 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character in jq - CVE-2026-43895

Published: May 11, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130919
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43895
CWE-ID: CWE-158
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
jq

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of null byte or NUL character in src/linker.c. A local user can cause the target application to load a different module or JSON data file than the one approved by the policy layer.


Remediation

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