CVE-2025-9403

low-risk
Published 2025-08-25

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.03% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.3/10 Low
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Jq

Affected Vendors

Jqlang

References (7)

Exploit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8m9PhU_rk-QPj6OMcs415FcvWPD-zJY/view?usp=shari...
Exploit https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321239
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.321239
Exploit https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170
Exploit https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393
Exploit https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal