CVE-2026-4923
path-to-regexp: path-to-regexp: Denial of Service via specially crafted paths with multiple wildcards
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 27, 2026
Updated · October 27, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in path-to-regexp. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a specially crafted request. The issue arises when multiple wildcards are used with parameters in a way that creates a vulnerable regular expression, leading to excessive processing time and system unresponsiveness.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.9CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-1333 · Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity