RE2JS: Quadratic-time denial of service in re2js lookbehind matching
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-116795
Summary
RE2JS: Quadratic-time denial of service in re2js lookbehind matching
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for re2js. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 40% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether re2js 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: 40%.
Sources
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