Vulnerability in Jqlang Jq

CVE-2025-9403

A vulnerability was determined in jqlang jq up to 1.6. Impacted is the function run_jq_tests of the file jq_test.c of the component JSON Parser. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Other versions might be affected as well.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, exploit)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9403?
CVE-2025-9403 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jqlang Jq, classified under Reachable Assertion. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-08-25.
How severe is CVE-2025-9403?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.