CVE-2026-86319
java-json-tools json-patch Patch Operation JsonPatch.java JsonPatch.apply resource consumption
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 6.9 Medium
- Published
- Sep 7, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 9, 2026
- Reserved
- Sep 7, 2026
Description
A vulnerability has been found in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function JsonPatch.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/JsonPatch.java of the component Patch Operation Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 6.9 Medium | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P | VulDB |
| 3.1 | 5.3 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R | VulDB |
| 3.0 | 5.3 Medium | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R | VulDB |
| 2.0 | 5.0 Medium | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR | VulDB |
Weaknesses
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
json-patchjava-json-tools |
|
References
- VDB-399510 | java-json-tools json-patch Patch Operation JsonPatch.java JsonPatch.apply resource consumptionvdb-entrytechnical-description
- VDB-399510 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)signaturepermissions-required
- CVE-2026-86319 | CVE Analysis and Reportthird-party-advisory
- Submit #908321 | java-json-tools json-patch 1.13 Denial of Service via Unbounded Patch Operations and deepCopythird-party-advisory
- https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/167exploitissue-trackingpatch
- https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/patchproduct
Every record here comes from the CVE Program’s CVE List. © 1999–2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. The records are reproduced under the CVE Program terms of use.