CVE-2026-86513 (GCVE-0-2026-86513)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-08 02:30 – Updated: 2026-09-08 02:30
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EPSS
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Title
java-json-tools jackson-coreutils JSON Pointer parser TreePointer.java TreePointer.tokensFromInput allocation of resources
Summary
A security flaw has been discovered in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils 2.0. This vulnerability affects the function TreePointer.tokensFromInput of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jackson/jsonpointer/TreePointer.java of the component JSON Pointer parser. The manipulation results in allocation of resources. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86513 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/908445 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreut… | exploitissue-tracking |
| https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreutils/ | product |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| java-json-tools | jackson-coreutils |
Affected:
2.0
cpe:2.3:a:java-json-tools:jackson-coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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