How severe is CVE-2019-14379?

CVE-2019-14379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14379?

CVE-2019-14379 primarily affects Fasterxml Jackson-databind. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14379?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-14379 published?

CVE-2019-14379 was published on 2019-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14379

CVE-2019-14379 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fasterxml Jackson-databind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1321.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1321
Affected product: Fasterxml Jackson-databind
Published: 2019-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup), leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14379?: SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup), leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-14379?: CVE-2019-14379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14379?: CVE-2019-14379 primarily affects Fasterxml Jackson-databind. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-14379 published?: CVE-2019-14379 was published on 2019-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (49)

cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-databind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:single_sign-on:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_instant_messaging_server:10.0.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financial_services_analytical_applications_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_stream_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone_orchestrator:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone_tools:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:17.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:18.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:18.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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