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Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V3 - Web Frontend Security Prototype pollution prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could modify object prototypes to inject properties affecting application logic by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
Patch available 8.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup),. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution) vulnerability could allow attackers to modify object prototypes to inject properties affecting application logic.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Freeze prototypes, validate object keys, avoid recursive merging of untrusted data.

Affected Packages

maven com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind fix: 2.7.9.6, 2.8.11.4, 2.9.9.2

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution) (CWE-1321), which allows attackers to modify object prototypes to inject properties affecting application logic. SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup), leading to remote code execution. Affected products include: Fasterxml Jackson-Databind, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Oncommand Workflow Automation, Netapp Service Level Manager. Version information: before 2.9.9.2.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup), leading to remote code execution.

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact
† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth
  • 1,471 maven packages depend on com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind (577 direct, 897 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2.9.0.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
8.0%
Top 6% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 8.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

57
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +8
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-databind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-databind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-databind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-databind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:single_sign-on:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/compare/jackson-databind-2.9.9.1...jackson-databind-2.9.9.2 PATCH https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2387 PATCH https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html PATCH https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html PATCH https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/138952 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/143565 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/143566 REF http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Mar/23 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:2824 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2743 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2858 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2935 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2936 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2937 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2938 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2998 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3044 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3045 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3046 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3050 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3149 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3200 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3292 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3297 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3901 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0727 REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/0d4b630d9ee724aee50703397d9d1afa2b2befc9395ba7797d0ccea9%40%3Cdev.tomee.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/0fcef7321095ce0bc597d468d150cff3d647f4cb3aef3bd4d20e1c69%40%3Ccommits.tinkerpop.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2766188be238a446a250ef76801037d452979152d85bce5e46805815%40%3Cissues.iceberg.apache.org%3E REF 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