java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13 Copy Move Operations CopyOperation.java CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This vulnerability affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-86512. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. Affected is the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-86512. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 170
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-86512 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399666
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2026 21:11
Changes: 09/07/2026 21:11 (59)
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Submitter: York Shen - Yong Shen - PayPal Cyber Security Team
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #908391: java-json-tools json-patch 1.13 Broken Access Control (by York Shen - Yong Shen - PayPal Cyber Security Team)

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