Buffer overflow in Jqlang Jq
CVE-2025-48060
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 =…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (36.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Jqlang Jq — versions <= 1.7.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48060?
- CVE-2025-48060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jqlang Jq, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-05-21.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48060?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48060 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.