Vulnerability Description
minimatch is a minimal matching utility for converting glob expressions into JavaScript RegExp objects. Prior to 11.0.1, src/index.ts implements firstPhasePreProcess() so that, at optimizationLevel 2 or higher, it repeatedly expands attacker-controlled **/.. pattern segments inside a fixpoint loop, allowing generated globParts entries to be processed and expanded again. secondPhasePreProcess() then compares the expanded entries pairwise, so a short malicious glob can cause excessive CPU and memory consumption during pattern compilation. This issue is fixed in version 11.0.1.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/isaacs/minimatch/commit/77a0f5c4b80bdc641c3c930a1d9edf5ad2db5
- https://github.com/isaacs/minimatch/releases/tag/v11.0.1
- https://github.com/isaacs/minimatch/security/advisories/GHSA-g3hv-75wg-m249
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118764?
CVE-2026-118764 is a documented vulnerability. minimatch is a minimal matching utility for converting glob expressions into JavaScript RegExp objects. Prior to 11.0.1, src/index.ts implements firstPhasePreProcess() so that, at optimizationLevel 2 ...
How severe is CVE-2026-118764?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-118764. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.