CVE-2025-48060

What it is

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, a heap-buffer-overflow is present in function `jv_string_vfmt` in the jq_fuzz_execute harness from oss-fuzz. This crash happens on file jv.c, line 1456 `void* p = malloc(sz);`. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-05-21 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 09:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-05-21 18:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 09:29 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-121

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Jqlang Jq ≤ 1.7.1

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High