CVE-2026-86513

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

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: September 8, 2026 at 02:30 AM UTC
Updated: September 28, 2026 at 11:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorJackson Coreutils

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
PoC

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399667/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86513
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/908445

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-770CWE-400

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