VDB-422875 · CVE-2026-113602 · GCVE-0-2026-113602

Netplex Json-smart up to 2.6.0 Parser JSONValue.parseStrict input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netplex Json-smart up to 2.6.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function JSONValue.parseStrict of the component Parser. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-113602. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Netplex Json-smart up to 2.6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function JSONValue.parseStrict of the component Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

json-smart through 2.6.0 contains an input validation bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to evade strict-mode trailing-data checks by inserting a literal 0x1A character. Attackers can append 0x1A and malformed content to pass JSONValue.parseStrict or isValidJsonStrict validation, creating parser differentials with downstream parsers like Jackson or Gson.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-113602 since 10/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/20/2026).

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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Productinfo

Vendor

Netplex

Name

Json-smart

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/20/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/20/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-113602 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-113602
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422875

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2026 18:05
Changes: 10/20/2026 18:05 (75)
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Cache ID: 216::103