#VU125832 Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in jq - CVE-2026-40164

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#VU125832 Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in jq - CVE-2026-40164

Published: April 13, 2026 / Updated: April 13, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125832
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40164
CWE-ID: CWE-407
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
jq
Software vendor:
stedolan (Stephen Dolan)

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.

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