CVE-2017-17485

CRITICAL

jackson-databind < 2.6.7.3, 2.9.0-2.9.3 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Malicious JSON Input

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 5 public exploits for CVE-2017-17485. PoCs published by Al1ex, dawetmaster, andikahilmy.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2017-17485, a deserialization vulnerability in Jackson-databind. The PoC demonstrates remote code execution by leveraging LDAP-based object injection via malicious JSON input.

Description

FasterXML jackson-databind through 2.8.10 and 2.9.x through 2.9.3 allows unauthenticated remote code execution because of an incomplete fix for the CVE-2017-7525 deserialization flaw. This is exploitable by sending maliciously crafted JSON input to the readValue method of the ObjectMapper, bypassing a blacklist that is ineffective if the Spring libraries are available in the classpath.

Exploits (5)

nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by Al1ex · poc
https://github.com/Al1ex/CVE-2017-17485

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2017-17485, a deserialization vulnerability in Jackson-databind. The PoC demonstrates remote code execution by leveraging LDAP-based object injection via malicious JSON input.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jackson-databind (versions affected by CVE-2017-17485)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Jackson-databind library with default typing enabled · LDAP server hosting malicious payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by dawetmaster · poc
https://github.com/dawetmaster/CVE-2017-17485-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that is susceptible to CVE-2017-17485, a deserialization vulnerability. The included source code and build configuration allow for testing and exploitation of the flaw.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jackson Databind 2.9.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Java environment · vulnerable Jackson Databind version
devstral-2 · analyzed Mar 14, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by andikahilmy · poc
https://github.com/andikahilmy/CVE-2017-17485-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that is susceptible to CVE-2017-17485, a deserialization vulnerability. The included codebase allows for testing and exploitation of the vulnerability, which can lead to remote code execution (RCE) under certain conditions.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jackson Databind 2.9.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: An application using Jackson Databind 2.9.0 that deserializes untrusted input
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec STUB
by tafamace · poc
https://github.com/tafamace/CVE-2017-17485

The provided code is a simple Java stub that prints command-line arguments and does not demonstrate any exploit functionality for CVE-2017-17485. It lacks offensive techniques or vulnerability-specific logic.

Classification
Stub 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: N/A
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (24)

Core 24
Core References
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1448
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0479
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0481
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1449
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1450
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1451
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0116
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0342
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541652/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0480
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1447
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4114
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0478
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2930
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1782
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1797
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2858
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3149
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3892
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180201-0003/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/1855

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.8495
EPSS Percentile 99.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-502
Status published
Products (13)
com.fasterxml.jackson.core/jackson-databind 2.9.0 - 2.9.4Maven
debian/debian_linux 8.0
debian/debian_linux 9.0
fasterxml/jackson-databind < 2.6.7.3
netapp/e-series_santricity_os_controller 11.0.0 - 11.60.3
netapp/e-series_santricity_web_services_proxy
netapp/oncommand_shift
netapp/snapcenter
redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platform 6.0.0
redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platform 6.4.0
... and 3 more
Published Jan 10, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026