decode-uri-component vulnerable to denial of service via quadratic replacement of percent-encoded runs
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-118664
Summary
decode-uri-component vulnerable to denial of service via quadratic replacement of percent-encoded runs
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for decode-uri-component. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 25% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether decode-uri-component is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.2. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 25%.
Sources
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