CVE-2020-35491

Name: CVE-2020-35491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-17T19:15:14.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 9.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35491 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource.. EPSS estimates a 9.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.48%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fasterxml	Jackson-Databind	>= 2.0.0, < 2.9.10.8
Netapp	Service Level Manager	All versions
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Oracle	Agile Plm	9.3.6
Oracle	Application Testing Suite	13.3.0.1
Oracle	Autovue For Agile Product Lifecycle Management	21.0.2
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.6.2
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.7.0
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.7.1
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.8.0
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.9.0
Oracle	Banking Platform	2.10.0
Oracle	Banking Treasury Management	14.4
Oracle	Banking Virtual Account Management	14.2.0
Oracle	Banking Virtual Account Management	14.3.0
Oracle	Banking Virtual Account Management	14.5.0
Oracle	Blockchain Platform	<= 21.1.2
Oracle	Communications Cloud Native Core Policy	1.14.0
Oracle	Communications Cloud Native Core Unified Data Repository	1.4.0
Oracle	Communications Diameter Signaling Route	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.5.0.0
Oracle	Communications Diameter Signaling Route	All versions
Oracle	Communications Evolved Communications Application Server	7.1
Oracle	Communications Instant Messaging Server	10.0.1.5.0
Oracle	Communications Offline Mediation Controller	12.0.0.3
Oracle	Communications Pricing Design Center	12.0.0.4.0
Oracle	Communications Services Gatekeeper	7.0
Oracle	Communications Unified Inventory Management	7.4.1
Oracle	Documaker	12.6.3
Oracle	Documaker	12.6.4
Oracle	Insurance Policy Administration J2ee	11.0.2
Oracle	Retail Customer Management And Segmentation Foundation	>= 16.0, <= 19.0
Oracle	Retail Merchandising System	15.0.3
Oracle	Retail Xstore Point Of Service	16.0.6
Oracle	Retail Xstore Point Of Service	17.0.4
Oracle	Retail Xstore Point Of Service	18.0.3
Oracle	Retail Xstore Point Of Service	19.0.2
Oracle	Sd-Wan Edge	9.0
Oracle	Webcenter Portal	12.2.1.3.0
Oracle	Webcenter Portal	12.2.1.4.0

References

https://cowtowncoder.medium.com/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2986Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://cowtowncoder.medium.com/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2986Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35491?

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource.

How severe is CVE-2020-35491?

CVE-2020-35491 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35491?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST