CVE-2026-86513: Allocation of Resources in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils
CVE-2026-86513 is a medium severity vulnerability in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils version 2.0. It involves a flaw in the TreePointer.tokensFromInput function of the JSON Pointer parser component, leading to resource allocation issues. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a public exploit is available. The project has been notified but has not yet issued a response or patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the TreePointer.tokensFromInput function in the src/main/java/com/github/fge/jackson/jsonpointer/TreePointer.java file of the jackson-coreutils 2.0 component. The flaw results in improper allocation of resources when processing input, which can be triggered remotely. Exploit code has been publicly released. No official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause resource allocation issues, which may lead to denial of service or degraded performance of applications using the affected jackson-coreutils 2.0 library. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been announced by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider applying workarounds such as input validation or limiting exposure of the vulnerable component to untrusted sources if feasible.
CVE-2026-86513: Allocation of Resources in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils
Description
CVE-2026-86513 is a medium severity vulnerability in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils version 2.0. It involves a flaw in the TreePointer.tokensFromInput function of the JSON Pointer parser component, leading to resource allocation issues. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a public exploit is available. The project has been notified but has not yet issued a response or patch.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.github.java-json-tools/jackson-coreutilscpe:2.3:a:java-json-tools:jackson-coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the TreePointer.tokensFromInput function in the src/main/java/com/github/fge/jackson/jsonpointer/TreePointer.java file of the jackson-coreutils 2.0 component. The flaw results in improper allocation of resources when processing input, which can be triggered remotely. Exploit code has been publicly released. No official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause resource allocation issues, which may lead to denial of service or degraded performance of applications using the affected jackson-coreutils 2.0 library. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been announced by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider applying workarounds such as input validation or limiting exposure of the vulnerable component to untrusted sources if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-07T19:06:40.252Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a9f787cacd9273b49ddda3c
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 02:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 03:07:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 03:12:03 UTC
Views: 4
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