Seroval: fromJSON deserializer trusts node-supplied array length and sequence doneAt (unauthenticated event-loop DoS)

Date Oct 28, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท seroval
CVE CVE-2026-116581
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-116581

Summary

Seroval: fromJSON deserializer trusts node-supplied array length and sequence doneAt (unauthenticated event-loop DoS)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for seroval. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 39% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether seroval is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 39%.

Sources

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