Plug: quadratic-time decoding of nested query/body parameters enables denial of service
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-54892
Summary
Plug: quadratic-time decoding of nested query/body parameters enables denial of service
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for plug. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 60% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether plug is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.9%; percentile: 60%.
Sources
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