# CVE-2022-32511: ruby-jmespath: jmespath.rb (aka JMESPath for Ruby) before 1.6.1 uses JSON.load in a situation where JSON.parse is preferable.

CVE-2022-32511 is fixed in ruby-jmespath on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32511, released June 6, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-32511
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0243
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 6, 2022

## Description

jmespath.rb (aka JMESPath for Ruby) before 1.6.1 uses JSON.load in a situation where JSON.parse is preferable.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ruby-jmespath Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.6.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32511](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32511.md) | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Linux | ruby-jmespath Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.6.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32511](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32511.md) | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Linux | ruby-jmespath Debian 14 | 1.6.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32511](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32511.md) | Jun 6, 2022 |

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