CVE-2026-120194
A flaw was found in json-glib. The JSONPath slice evaluator used by json_path_query() can enter an infinite loop when given a slice expression with a negative step. An application that evaluates attacker-controlled JSONPath expressions can be forced into a hang, leading to a denial of service.
Published:Oct 29, 2026
Last Modified:Nov 3, 2026
EPS:Oct 31, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00475
CVSS Score:7.5
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Json-glib
Product
Json-glib
Json-glib
Json-glib
Vendor
Red Hat
Product
Enterprise Linux
Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
Vendor
Redhat
Product
Enterprise Linux
Redhat
Enterprise Linux
Vendor
Redhat
Product
Openshift
Redhat
Openshift
Vendor
Redhat
Product
Openshift Container Platform
Redhat
Openshift Container Platform
Exploits
No exploit reference
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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User Interaction
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Integrity
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Availability
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