JLine: ReDoS in Built-in grep Command Amplified by Automatic `.*` Wrapping

Date Sep 23, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Maven ยท org.jline:jline-builtins
CVE CVE-2026-77422
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-77422

Summary

JLine: ReDoS in Built-in grep Command Amplified by Automatic `.*` Wrapping

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for org.jline:jline-builtins. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

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

Sources

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