CVE-2025-9403 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-9403: jqlang jq JSON jq_test.c run_jq_tests assertion

Vendor Jqlang
Product jq
Weakness CWE-617
Published August 25, 2025
Last update August 25, 2025

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 25, 2025 CVE published
August 25, 2025 Record updated