CVE-2020-10675 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-835 vulnerability in github.com/buger/jsonparser. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for github.com/buger/jsonparser — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Infinite Loop in jsonparser
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
github.com/buger/jsonparserReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
The Library API in buger jsonparser through 2019-12-04 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Delete call.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/buger/jsonparser | all versions | 1.0.0go get github.com/buger/jsonparser@v1.0.0 |
Affected Products
fedorafedoraprojectjsonparserjsonparser_projectResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/buger/jsonparser, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/buger/jsonparser to 1.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2020-10675 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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