CVE-2026-40164: jq: Algorithmic complexity DoS via hardcoded MurmurHash3 seed

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.5)

CVSS Vector

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

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-Apr

Released

2026-04-17

EPSS Score

0.04% (percentile: 10.6%)

Affected Products (2)

Other

• 19612-17084
• 20607-17086

Revision History

• 2026-04-17: Information published.