Bug 2529486 (CVE-2026-86319)

Summary: CVE-2026-86319 com.github.java-json-tools/json-patch: java-json-tools json-patch: Resource Consumption Vulnerability
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component: vulnerabilityAssignee: Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: ant, aschwart, aszczucz, avibelli, bgeorges, boliveir, ccranfor, cescoffi, dandread, dkreling, drichtar, ewittman, fmongiar, gmalinko, gsmet, janstey, jmartisk, jpechane, lthon, manderse, mosmerov, mposolda, nipatil, olubyans, ozzy, pantinor, pdelbell, pesilva, pgallagh, pjindal, probinso, rguimara, rkubis, rmartinc, rruss, rstepani, rsvoboda, sbiarozk, ssilvert, sthorger, tqvarnst, varjain, vmuzikar
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A flaw was found in java-json-tools json-patch. A remote attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the `JsonPatch.apply` function within the Patch Operation Handler component. By manipulating input, an attacker can cause excessive resource consumption, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-09-07 14:51:36 UTC
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.