CVE-2019-12384

CVE-2019-12384 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fasterxml Jackson-databind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Description

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.9.1 might allow attackers to have a variety of impacts by leveraging failure to block the logback-core class from polymorphic deserialization. Depending on the classpath content, remote code execution may be possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12384?
FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.9.1 might allow attackers to have a variety of impacts by leveraging failure to block the logback-core class from polymorphic deserialization. Depending on the classpath content, remote code execution may be possible.
How severe is CVE-2019-12384?
CVE-2019-12384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-12384 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12384?
CVE-2019-12384 primarily affects Fasterxml Jackson-databind. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12384?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-12384 published?
CVE-2019-12384 was published on 2019-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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