CVE-2026-77421

Description

JLine is a Java library for handling console input. From 3.0.0 until 3.30.15 and 4.3.1, the JLine built-in nano editor's regex search mode passes a user-controlled search term from doSearch(String text) in builtins/src/main/java/org/jline/builtins/Nano.java to Java's backtracking regular expression engine without a timeout or backtracking bound. A nested-quantifier expression evaluated against non-matching buffer content can consume excessive CPU and indefinitely block the editor session thread, and remote multi-user deployments can lose a worker thread for each affected session. This issue is fixed in versions 3.30.15 and 4.3.1.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): GitHub_M
CVSS severity: MEDIUM
CVSS score: 6.5 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Effective score: 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-1333
Reserved: 2026-08-20
Published: 2026-09-23 18:07 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-23 19:43 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/77xxx/CVE-2026-77421.json

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NVD published: 2026-09-23 19:19:15 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-09-23 20:17:15 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: security-advisories@github.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.8 / 10
Impact subscore: 3.6 / 10

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-85522
Assigner: GitHub_M
Published: Sep 23, 2026, 6:07:21 PM
Updated: Sep 23, 2026, 7:43:56 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 6.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0000
Vendors: jline
Products: jline3 (4.0.0, < 4.3.1)

jline3 (3.0.0, < 3.30.15)
Aliases: GHSA-ph9c-7hw9-vhhw

ENISA description: JLine is a Java library for handling console input. From 3.0.0 until 3.30.15 and 4.3.1, the JLine built-in nano editor's regex search mode passes a user-controlled search term from doSearch(String text) in builtins/src/main/java/org/jline/builtins/Nano.java to Java's backtracking regular expression engine without a timeout or backtracking bound. A nested-quantifier expression evaluated against non-matching buffer content can consume excessive CPU and indefinitely block the editor session thread, and remote multi-user deployments can lose a worker thread for each affected session. This issue is fixed in versions 3.30.15 and 4.3.1.

EUVD references (7)

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
jline	jline3	`>= 3.0.0, < 3.30.15` (affected), `>= 4.0.0, < 4.3.1` (affected)	—

Vendor references (7)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://github.com/jline/jline3/security/advisories/GHSA-ph9c-7hw9-vhhw x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/jline/jline3/pull/2012 x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/jline/jline3/pull/2018 x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/jline/jline3/commit/1d5fc3099e77938b971e197211cad2d4fbb17541 x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/jline/jline3/commit/341ee69ccc57b7733c1b40d6993219b64b3206ae x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/jline/jline3/releases/tag/4.3.1 x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/jline/jline3/releases/tag/jline-3.30.15 x_refsource_MISC

Web references (0)

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NVD-tagged references (7)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://github.com/jline/jline3/commit/1d5fc3099e77938b971e197211cad2d4fbb17541 security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/commit/341ee69ccc57b7733c1b40d6993219b64b3206ae security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/pull/2012 security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/pull/2018 security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/releases/tag/4.3.1 security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/releases/tag/jline-3.30.15 security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/jline/jline3/security/advisories/GHSA-ph9c-7hw9-vhhw security-advisories@github.com

Remediations (10)

July 2026 Critical Patch Update Released | security - Oracle Blogs

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2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
Cisco Advance Notification for Publication of September 16, 2026 ...

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On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tracker (September 2026): Exploit-Ranked | Senserva

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Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
March 10, 2026—Hotpatch KB5079420 (OS Builds 26200.7979 and 26100.7979 ...

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This Hotpatch update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5079420), improves functionality, performance, and reliability. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of ...

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
SAP Security Patch Day - June 2026

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SAP security Patch Day Bulletin This post shares the information on security notes that remediate vulnerabilities discovered in SAP products. SAP strongly recommends that the customer visits the support portal and applies patches on priority to protect their SAP landscape. On 9th of June 2026 , SAP security patch day saw the release of 15 new security notes.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
What Is CVE Remediation in 2026? - aikido.dev

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CVE remediation is fixing known flaws in the software you run. Why upgrading often fails, what remediation actually involves, and how backporting fixes it.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
The 8 Best Automated Vulnerability Remediation Tools in 2026

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Compare 8 automated vulnerability remediation tools for 2026 on fixes, prioritization, integrations, and deployment control.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026

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This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - June 2026

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Additional CVEs addressed are: The patch for CVE - 2026 -34481 also addresses CVE - 2026 -34477, CVE - 2026 -34478, CVE - 2026 -34479, and CVE - 2026 -34480. Oracle Fusion Middleware Risk Matrix This Critical Security Patch Update contains 106 new security patches for Oracle Fusion Middleware. 53 of these vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may be exploited over a ...

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC
Track Critical Vulnerabilities with Qualys Security Advisories

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Get timely updates on security threats, vulnerabilities, and recommended solutions through Qualys security advisories, helping you secure your infrastructure.

2026-09-24 11:51 UTC

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