CVE-2026-86513 PUBLISHED

java-json-tools jackson-coreutils JSON Pointer parser TreePointer.java TreePointer.tokensFromInput allocation of resources

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

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.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
CVSS Score: 6.9

Product Status

Vendor java-json-tools
Product jackson-coreutils
Versions
  • Version 2.0 is affected

Credits

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

References

Problem Types

  • Allocation of Resources CWE
  • Resource Consumption CWE