CVE-2026-41256: jq: Embedded NUL truncates top-level jq programs loaded with -f

Overview

Severity

Medium (CVSS 5.5)

CVSS Vector

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

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-May

Released

2026-05-13

EPSS Score

0.01% (percentile: 1.9%)

Affected Products (1)

Other

• 21297-17084

Revision History

• 2026-05-13: Information published.