URL Validation Vulnerability Found in Java-json-tools Jackson-coreutils by Java-json-tools
CVE-2026-86321

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86321?

A vulnerability has been identified in the URL Validation functionality of the java-json-tools jackson-coreutils library, specifically within the 'JsonLoader.fromURL' method. This flaw could allow an attacker to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), which enables the attacker to exploit the server to send unauthorized requests to internal resources. The vulnerability is publicly known and was reported to the maintainers, but there has been no response regarding a fix. Users of the affected version 2.0 are advised to review their dependency management practices and monitor for updates from the vendor.

Affected Version(s)

jackson-coreutils 2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

York Shen - Yong Shen - PayPal Cyber Security Team (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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