CVE-2025-9403

LOW

jqlang jq < 1.6 - Reachable Assertion in jq_test.c JSON Parser

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry technical-description
https://vuldb.com/?id.321239
Permissions Required, VDB Entry signature permissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321239
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory issue-tracking
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3
EPSS 0.0019
EPSS Percentile 9.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-617
Status published
Products (1)
jqlang/jq < 1.6
Published Aug 25, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026