CVE-2026-85730
smol-toml is a small, fast, and correct TOML parser and serializer. Prior to 1.7.1, parse() can enter an infinite loop when a value inside an array or inline table is followed by a comment with no trailing newline. In src/util.ts, skipUntil() calls indexOfNewline(), receives -1 at the end of input, and resets the cursor to the beginning of the string instead of leaving the structure scan. The parser then hangs indefinitely and can consume a service's processing capacity when an application parses attacker-controlled TOML. This issue is fixed in version 1.7.1.
Published:Sep 4, 2026
Last Modified:Sep 9, 2026
EPS:Sep 4, 2026
EPSS Score:0.0037
CVSS Score:7.5
Affected Products
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Vendor
Squirrelchat
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Smol-toml
Squirrelchat
Smol-toml
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