FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3 org.apache.commons.jelly.impl.Embedded deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component org.apache.commons.jelly.impl.Embedded. Such manipulation leads to deserialization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-11620. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. 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 org.apache.commons.jelly.impl.Embedded. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. 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 org.apache.commons.jelly.impl.Embedded (aka commons-jelly).

The weakness was published 04/07/2020. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-11620 since 04/07/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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).

Upgrading to version 2.9.10.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). Similar entry is available at VDB-152839. 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: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jackson-databind 2.9.10.4

Timelineinfo

04/07/2020 🔍
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04/08/2020 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2026 +2119 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2682
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-11620 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-11620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152840
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2020 07:27
Updated: 01/26/2026 03:27
Changes: 04/08/2020 07:27 (38), 04/08/2020 07:32 (18), 10/07/2020 15:00 (1), 05/17/2024 12:16 (19), 05/17/2024 12:24 (1), 01/26/2026 03:27 (9)
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