CVE-2026-37736: n/a
Description
A vulnerability in the JsonSanitizer.sanitize() component of OWASP json-sanitizer version 1.2.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by providing crafted input. The flaw does not impact confidentiality or integrity but results in service disruption.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-37736 describes a Denial of Service vulnerability in the JsonSanitizer.sanitize() function of OWASP json-sanitizer v1.2.3. An attacker can supply specially crafted input to trigger resource exhaustion or failure conditions, causing the application to become unavailable. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-770 (Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and an impact limited to availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider implementing input validation or rate limiting to mitigate potential DoS attempts targeting the JsonSanitizer.sanitize() function.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a91ab59acd9273b490abefb
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:38:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 04:07:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 49
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