CVE-2026-120194 Json-glib: json-glib: infinite loop in json_path_query() with negative jsonpath slice step
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-120194?
CVE-2026-120194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, published on 31 Oct 2026.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-835
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-120194?
How do I fix CVE-2026-120194?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-120194 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-120194 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-120194 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as AZL-112750, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-120194, ECHO-225e-e2cd-ad0a, GHSA-pc2w-7g9p-pr43, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-120194.