FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3 Gadget Serialized Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Gadget Handler. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution (Serialized). This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-10673. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Gadget Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability (Serialized). Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.4 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.caucho.config.types.ResourceRef (aka caucho-quercus).

The weakness was disclosed 03/18/2020. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-10673 since 03/18/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/26/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216682 (RHEL 7 : Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1.9 on RHEL 7 (RHSA-2025:1746)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.9.10.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216682) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). The entry VDB-151831 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Dell ECS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Serialized
Class: Remote Code Execution / Serialized
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216682
Nessus Name: RHEL 7 : Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1.9 on RHEL 7 (RHSA-2025:1746)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jackson-databind 2.9.10.4

Timelineinfo

03/18/2020 🔍
03/18/2020 +0 days 🔍
03/19/2020 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2026 +2138 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2660
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-10673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-10673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-151832
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2020 09:08
Updated: 01/26/2026 00:34
Changes: 03/19/2020 09:08 (38), 03/19/2020 09:13 (17), 04/17/2024 14:57 (19), 04/17/2024 15:00 (1), 02/24/2025 18:22 (4), 05/11/2025 09:18 (3), 01/26/2026 00:34 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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