CVE-2026-86512 PUBLISHED

java-json-tools json-patch Copy Move Operations CopyOperation.java MoveOperation.apply access control

Assigner: VulDB
Reserved: 07.09.2026 Published: 08.09.2026 Updated: 08.09.2026

A vulnerability was identified in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
CVSS Score: 5.3

Product Status

Vendor java-json-tools
Product json-patch
Versions
  • Version 1.0 is affected
  • Version 1.1 is affected
  • Version 1.2 is affected
  • Version 1.3 is affected
  • Version 1.4 is affected
  • Version 1.5 is affected
  • Version 1.6 is affected
  • Version 1.7 is affected
  • Version 1.8 is affected
  • Version 1.9 is affected
  • Version 1.10 is affected
  • Version 1.11 is affected
  • Version 1.12 is affected
  • Version 1.13 is affected

Credits

  • York Shen - Yong Shen - PayPal Cyber Security Team (VulDB User) reporter
  • VulDB CNA Team coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • Improper Access Controls CWE
  • Incorrect Privilege Assignment CWE