How severe is CVE-2016-4074?

CVE-2016-4074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4074?

CVE-2016-4074 affects Jq Project Jq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4074 published?

CVE-2016-4074 was published on 2016-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4074

CVE-2016-4074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jq Project Jq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Jq Project Jq
Published: 2016-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4074?: The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.
How severe is CVE-2016-4074?: CVE-2016-4074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4074?: CVE-2016-4074 affects Jq Project Jq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4074 published?: CVE-2016-4074 was published on 2016-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jq_project:jq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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