Code Injection in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser (CVE-2026-15195)
Summary
Code injection in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser (CVE-2026-15195). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A weakness has been identified in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser up to 15.3.5. This impacts the function Refs.set/Pointer.set in the library lib/pointer.ts. Executing a manipulation can lead to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 15.3.6 will fix this issue. This patch is called a786bc6afc3674f650496472ee93d5cf74c4bd84. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-15195 has been found in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: 6.3/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser CVE-2026-15195" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-15195 (apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser) — CWE-94 / CVSS v3 6.3
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / no user interaction
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
Arbitrary code execution (CWE-94) exists in apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.3/10). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで apidevtools json-schema-ref-parser を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
References
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vuldb.com
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- advisory github.com
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- report vuldb.com
- web github.com
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