CVE-2026-27942

Description

fast-xml-parser allows users to validate XML, parse XML to JS object, or build XML from JS object without C/C++ based libraries and no callback. Prior to version 5.3.8, the application crashes with stack overflow when user use XML builder with preserveOrder:true. Version 5.3.8 fixes the issue. As a workaround, use XML builder with preserveOrder:false or check the input data before passing to builder.

Risk Information

Base Score
7.5
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.05

Associated Vulnerability

VulnerabilityOS Platform
Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in IBM App Connect Enterprise 12.0.12.23Windows
Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.6.2Windows

Patch Details

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234