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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products
java-json-tools:json-patch
References 6
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510
VDB-399510 | java-json-tools json-patch Patch Operation JsonPatch.java JsonPatch.apply resource consumption
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399510/cti
VDB-399510 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86319
CVE-2026-86319 | CVE Analysis and Report
https://vuldb.com/submit/908321
Submit #908321 | java-json-tools json-patch 1.13 Denial of Service via Unbounded Patch Operations and deepCopy
https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/167
NVD
https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/
NVD