dd-trace: ReDOS in URL query string obfuscation

Date Oct 27, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท dd-trace
CVE CVE-2026-116693
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-116693

Summary

dd-trace: ReDOS in URL query string obfuscation

Why it matters

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

Operator check

Check whether dd-trace 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: 0.4%; percentile: 39%.

Sources

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