How severe is GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr?

GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr affects the following packages: json-ptr (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr?

Update json-ptr to 2.1.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for json-ptr, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr was published on May 26, 2021 and was last updated on May 26, 2021. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

📦 npm

Not in CISA KEV

Arbitrary Code Execution in json-ptrGHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr

Fix: 418sec/json-ptr#3

GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr is a remote code execution vulnerability in json-ptr. A fix is available for json-ptr — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Published

May 26, 2021

Updated

May 26, 2021

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of May 26, 2021 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

📦json-ptr

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects npm packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

There is a security vulnerability in json-ptr versions prior to v2.1.0 in which an unscrupulous actor may execute arbitrary code. If your code sends un-sanitized user input to json-ptr's .get() method, your project is vulnerable to this injection-style vulnerability.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`json-ptr`	all versions	2.1.0`npm install json-ptr@2.1.0`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for json-ptr, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update json-ptr to 2.1.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-rrqv-vjrw-hrcr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is a security vulnerability in `json-ptr` versions prior to v2.1.0 in which an unscrupulous actor may execute arbitrary code. If your code sends un-sanitized user input to json-ptr's .get() method, your project is vulnerable to this injection-style vulnerability.

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