Description
FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.oracle.wls.shaded.org.apache.xalan.lib.sql.JNDIConnectionPool (aka embedded Xalan in org.glassfish.web/javax.servlet.jsp.jstl).
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | jackson-databind | 2.12.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | jackson-databind | 2.12.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | jackson-databind | 2.12.1-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | jackson-databind | 2.8.6-1+deb9u9 | DLA-2638-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | jackson-databind | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP2 | jackson-databind | 2.10.5.1-3.3.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:0243-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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Al1ex/CVE-2020-35728 ★ 42 · Dec 31, 2020
CVE-2020-35728 & Jackson-databind RCE
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind | >= 2.0.0, < 2.9.10.8 | 2.9.10.8 | GHSA-5r5r-6hpj-8gg9 |
Advisories 5
- WID-SEC-2024-0794 Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 11, 2026
- DLA-2638-1 jackson-databind - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:0243-1 Security update for jackson-databind SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-0180 Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 20, 2026
- NCSC-2024-0231 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Atlassian producten NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · May 22, 2024
References
- https://medium.com/%40cowtowncoder/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062
- https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2999
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210424 [SECURITY] [DLA 2638-1] jackson-databind security update mailing-list
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0007/
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html