java-json-tools jackson-coreutils 2.0 JSON Pointer parser TreePointer.java TreePointer.tokensFromInput allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils 2.0. This issue affects the function TreePointer.tokensFromInput of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jackson/jsonpointer/TreePointer.java of the component JSON Pointer parser. This manipulation causes allocation of resources. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-86513. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in java-json-tools jackson-coreutils 2.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is 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 with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-86513. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit 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: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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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: 66
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-86513 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86513
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399667
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 #908445: java-json-tools jackson-coreutils 2.0 Denial of Service (by York Shen - Yong Shen - PayPal Cyber Security Team)

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