RCE in Apidevtools Json-Schema-Ref-Parser
CVE-2026-15195
A weakness has been identified in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser up to 15.3.5. This impacts the function Refs.set/Pointer.set in the library lib/pointer.ts. Executing a manipulation can lead to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 15.3.6 will fix this issue. This patch is called a786bc6afc3674f650496472ee93d5cf74c4bd84. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (37.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 38th percentile — 37.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apidevtools Json-Schema-Ref-Parser — versions 15.3.0, 15.3.1, 15.3.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/377123 (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/377123/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15195 (third-party-advisory)
- vuldb.com/submit/851809 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/APIDevTools/json-schema-ref-parser/issues/421 (issue-tracking)
- github.com/APIDevTools/json-schema-ref-parser/commit/a786bc6afc3674f650496472ee… (patch)
- github.com/APIDevTools/json-schema-ref-parser/releases/tag/v15.3.6 (patch)
- github.com/APIDevTools/json-schema-ref-parser/ (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-15195?
- CVE-2026-15195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apidevtools Json-Schema-Ref-Parser, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2026-07-09.
- How severe is CVE-2026-15195?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.