CVE-2023-51074

Summary

CVE-2023-51074 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting version 2.8.0 of the json-path library. This issue arises due to a stack overflow flaw in the Criteria.parse() method. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a maliciously crafted JSON Path expression, causing the application to consume excessive memory and potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition or even allowing arbitrary code execution, depending on the specific implementation and environment. Developers are advised to upgrade to a patched version of json-path or take other protective measures to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.

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