CVE-2026-39956: jq: Missing runtime type checks for _strindices lead to crash and limited memory disclosure

Overview

Severity

Medium (CVSS 6.1)

CVSS Vector

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

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-Apr

Released

2026-04-17

EPSS Score

0.01% (percentile: 1.8%)

Affected Products (2)

Other

• 20607-17086
• 19612-17084

Revision History

• 2026-04-17: Information published.