FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.7 Serialization Gadget deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in FasterXML jackson-databind. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Serialization Gadget Handler. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-35728. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FasterXML jackson-databind (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component Serialization Gadget Handler. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.oracle.wls.shaded.org.apache.xalan.lib.sql.JNDIConnectionPool (aka embedded Xalan in org.glassfish.web/javax.servlet.jsp.jstl).

The weakness was presented 12/27/2020. The advisory is shared for download at medium.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-35728. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.9.10.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.1
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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 2.9.10.8

Timelineinfo

12/27/2020 🔍
12/27/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/05/2026 +1955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: medium.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-35728 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166848

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2020 10:07
Updated: 05/05/2026 06:15
Changes: 12/27/2020 10:07 (37), 08/28/2025 00:02 (39), 05/05/2026 06:15 (11)
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