5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-86513
java-json-tools jackson-coreutils JSON Pointer parser TreePointer.java TreePointer.tokensFromInput allocation of resources
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 8, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 8, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Java-json-tools jackson-coreutils
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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
Patch the JSON Pointer parser to fix resource allocation issues.
  • Update java-json-tools to a patched version.
  • Apply vendor patches when available.
  • Monitor for security advisories.
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-2026-86513.

URL Resource
https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreutils/
https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreutils/issues/66
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86513
https://vuldb.com/submit/908445
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-86513 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. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    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-400
    Added CWE CWE-770
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86513.json">CVE-2026-86513</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreutils/
    Added Reference https://github.com/java-json-tools/jackson-coreutils/issues/66
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86513
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/908445
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667/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.