jackson-databind has a PolymorphicTypeValidator bypass via generic type parameters that allows arbitrary class instan...

Date Jun 23, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Maven ยท com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind
CVE CVE-2026-54512
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-54512

Summary

jackson-databind has a PolymorphicTypeValidator bypass via generic type parameters that allows arbitrary class instantiation

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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