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github.com/tidwall/gjson (Go)

Get JSON values quickly - JSON parser for Go

Advisories
10
Latest version
v1.20.0
Released Oct 5, 2026
License
MIT
OpenSSF Scorecard
2.9 / 10

How to fix

Upgrading to 1.9.3 or later clears every advisory below that has a fix.

Upgrade commands
go
go get github.com/tidwall/gjson@v1.20.0 && go mod tidy

Known vulnerabilities

AdvisorySeverityAffectedFixed in
GO-2022-0592
A maliciously crafted path can cause Get and other query functions to consume excessive amounts of CPU and time.
Withdrawn
Not rated yet
< 1.9.3
1.9.3
GHSA-ppj4-34rq-v8j9
Duplicate Advisory: ReDoS via crafted JSON input in GJSON
High
EPSS 2.42%
< 1.9.3
1.9.3
GHSA-ppj4-34rq-v8j9
Duplicate Advisory: ReDoS via crafted JSON input in GJSON
High
EPSS 2.42%
< 1.9.3
1.9.3
GHSA-ppj4-34rq-v8j9
Duplicate Advisory: ReDoS via crafted JSON input in GJSON
High
EPSS 2.42%
< 1.9.3
1.9.3
GHSA-p64j-r5f4-pwwx
Improper Validation of Array Index in GJSON
High
EPSS 1.40%
< 1.6.6
1.6.6
GHSA-p64j-r5f4-pwwx
Improper Validation of Array Index in GJSON
High
EPSS 1.40%
< 1.6.6
1.6.6
GHSA-wjm3-fq3r-5x46
github.com/tidwall/gjson is vulnerable to Denial of service
High
EPSS 1.84%
< 1.6.5
1.6.5
GHSA-wjm3-fq3r-5x46
github.com/tidwall/gjson is vulnerable to Denial of service
High
EPSS 1.84%
< 1.6.5
1.6.5
GHSA-w942-gw6m-p62c
Denial of service in GJSON
High
EPSS 1.69%
< 1.6.4
1.6.4
GHSA-w942-gw6m-p62c
Denial of service in GJSON
High
EPSS 1.69%
< 1.6.4
1.6.4

Source: https://github.com/tidwall/gjson

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