5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-86319
java-json-tools json-patch Patch Operation JsonPatch.java JsonPatch.apply resource consumption
Description

A vulnerability has been found in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function JsonPatch.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/JsonPatch.java of the component Patch Operation Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 7, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 7, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
The vulnerability leads to resource consumption. Update to a fixed version when available.
  • Monitor for updated versions of java-json-tools.
  • Apply patches or updates when released by the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-86319.

URL Resource
https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/
https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/167
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86319
https://vuldb.com/submit/908321
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-86319 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability has been found in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function JsonPatch.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/JsonPatch.java of the component Patch Operation Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-404
    Added CWE CWE-400
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86319.json">CVE-2026-86319</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/
    Added Reference https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/167
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86319
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/908321
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.