PatchTheCVECVE-2023-54404: Zod schema-validation library contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that allows attacker
CVE-2023-54404 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Zod schema-validation library contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that allows attackers to exhaust memory by submitting a large array, set or map to an application that uses a container schema without an explicit size constraint. The handleArrayResult parse logic in $ZodArray (and the equivalent set and map paths) accumulates every validation issue for each failing element with no cap or early termination, causing the proc
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
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Exact fixes by distribution
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-54404?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2023-54404 being exploited?
CVE-2023-54404 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-54404 affect?
CVE-2023-54404 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Zod schema-validation library contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that allows attackers to exhaust memory by submitting a large array, set or map to an application that uses a container schema without an explicit siz
How urgent is CVE-2023-54404?
Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action