HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2026-123569

The devalue package for npm before 5.6.3 can consume excessive CPU and memory when serializing sparse arrays with uneval or stringify. An attacker who manages to get a sparse array created on the serv...

Vulnerability Description

The devalue package for npm before 5.6.3 can consume excessive CPU and memory when serializing sparse arrays with uneval or stringify. An attacker who manages to get a sparse array created on the server, which mainstream wire formats do not allow, and serialized there can cause a denial of service.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-123569?

CVE-2026-123569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The devalue package for npm before 5.6.3 can consume excessive CPU and memory when serializing sparse arrays with uneval or stringify. An attacker who manages to get a sparse array created on the serv...

How severe is CVE-2026-123569?

CVE-2026-123569 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-123569?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.