CVE-2026-124078

plist.js before 5.0.1 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption via Binary Parser

CVSS score

8.7

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.9

Published

5 h ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-124078: plist.js binary parser resource consumption vulnerability

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

TooTallNate plist.js versions before 5.0.1 contain CWE-776 and CWE-674 vulnerabilities causing uncontrolled resource consumption in the binary property-list parser. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit recursive resolution to trigger denial of service conditions.

Why does it matter?

This flaw can cause Node.js processes to crash due to out-of-memory errors, leading to denial of service. The lack of authentication requirements increases exposure.

What should be done?

Update the plist.js package to version 5.0.1 or later
Follow vendor advisory guidelines
Apply vendor patch references

Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

TooTallNate plist.js 5.0.1 öncesi sürümler, ikili ayrıştırıcıda kontrolsüz kaynak tüketimine açıktır.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

Kimliği doğrulanmamış saldırganlar, Node.js sürecini çökerterek hizmet dışı bırakma yaratabilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

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plist.js (npm package 'plist') before 5.0.1 contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in the binary property-list parser (parseBinary) that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash a Node.js process by exploiting unmemoized recursive resolution of shared object references for arrays and dictionaries. Attackers can craft a small binary plist (under 200 bytes) containing chained self-referencing object indices to trigger exponential (2^N) resolution calls and memory growth, causing an unrecoverable out-of-memory crash and denial of service.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-776, CWE-674

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-124078 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	TooTallNate	plist.js	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
8.7	CVSS V4_0	HIGH	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N	CVE CNA
8.7	CVSS V40	HIGH	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X	NVD
7.5	CVSS V3_1	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H	CVE CNA
7.5	CVSS V31	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H	NVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

2 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

cvelist

Vendor Patch

Open source

reference

Vendor Patch

Open source

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

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Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-124078 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-776: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-776 CWE-674: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-674

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-124078 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsGerekmiyor

UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

Vendor Patchpatch https://github.com/TooTallNate/plist.js/commit/ac871e67aa0b0440da50bf40d58c6deddce9d8c1vendor-advisory VulnCheck Advisory: plist.js before 5.0.1 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption via Binary Parservendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.7 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User InteractionNone required

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)None

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

Yama doğrulandı

2 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

Follow the vendor

TooTallNate

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-776 CWE-674

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