CVE-2026-44777 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2026-44777?

CVE-2026-44777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). jq is a command-line JSON processor. In 1.8.2rc1 and earlier, the ordinary module loader recurses without cycle detection when two otherwise valid modules include each other.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-44777?

CVE-2026-44777 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44777?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jqlang Jq.

Vulnerability Description

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In 1.8.2rc1 and earlier, the ordinary module loader recurses without cycle detection when two otherwise valid modules include each other.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jqlang	Jq	<= 1.8.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-674

References

https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmpv-jgvr-wpr9ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44777?

CVE-2026-44777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). jq is a command-line JSON processor. In 1.8.2rc1 and earlier, the ordinary module loader recurses without cycle detection when two otherwise valid modules include each other.

How severe is CVE-2026-44777?

CVE-2026-44777 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44777?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jqlang Jq.