CVE-2025-9403

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-617 CWE-617

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jqlang	jq	< 1.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393

Exploits

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8m9PhU_rk-QPj6OMcs415FcvWPD-zJY/view?usp=sharing https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170 https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321239 https://vuldb.com/?id.321239

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-9403? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-9403? +

CVE-2025-9403 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-9403? +

CVE-2025-9403 affects products from jqlang, specifically: jq. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-9403? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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