Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity Jackson databind issue in Java software. A vulnerable application may mishandle certain serialized types, potentially allowing serious impact if exposed through unsafe data processing. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Java systems process untrusted data or expose APIs. The issue has high potential impact, but the provided evidence does not show active exploitation, so urgency should be risk-based and inventory-driven.
Technical view
CVE-2020-10673 is a CWE-502 deserialization issue in FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.4, involving typing and the com.caucho.config.types.ResourceRef gadget class. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in Java applications or vendor products bundling jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.4. The provided affected CPE data is incomplete, so teams should verify dependency trees and vendor advisories rather than relying only on product names.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector allows network reachability but requires user interaction. The source bundle does not cite CISA KEV or another source confirming active exploitation. Treat this as a serious dependency risk, not proof of current compromise.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies the vulnerable library version range, CWE-502 class, CVSS vector, and related gadget type. Product-level affected data is listed as unavailable, so validation should focus on dependency presence, reachable JSON handling, and vendor-specific advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade jackson-databind to 2.9.10.4 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.
- Check Debian, Oracle, NetApp, and application vendor advisories for product-specific fixed versions.
- Remove or avoid unsafe polymorphic typing where application design permits.
- Identify bundled copies in shaded JARs, containers, and third-party Java products.
- Prioritize internet-facing services that process externally supplied JSON.
Validation and detection
- Generate a dependency inventory for all Java applications and vendor packages.
- Confirm jackson-databind versions are not below 2.9.10.4.
- Review SBOMs and build manifests for transitive jackson-databind inclusion.
- Check vendor advisories for appliance or packaged-software exposure.
- Verify remediation through dependency scans after upgrades.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200322 [SECURITY] [DLA 2153-1] jackson-databind security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://medium.com/%40cowtowncoder/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2660CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.