toml-node: Quadratic-complexity DoS via long dotted keys or table paths in toml.parse()
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-114143
Summary
toml-node: Quadratic-complexity DoS via long dotted keys or table paths in toml.parse()
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for toml. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 21% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether toml 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: 0.3%; percentile: 21%.
Sources
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