json_repair: Circular JSON Schema `$ref` causes unbounded CPU DoS

Date Jul 13, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI · json-repair
High-risk advisory

Summary

json_repair: Circular JSON Schema `$ref` causes unbounded CPU DoS

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for json-repair. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether json-repair is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

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