CVE-2020-14195

HIGH

jackson-databind 2.9.0-2.9.10.4 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data via org.jsecurity.realm.jndi.JndiRealmFactory

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-14195. PoCs published by Al1ex, dawetmaster, andikahilmy.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC demonstrates a deserialization vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind (CVE-2020-14195) by exploiting JNDI injection via an LDAP endpoint. The payload triggers unsafe deserialization, leading to potential remote code execution if an attacker controls the LDAP server.

Description

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.5 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.jsecurity.realm.jndi.JndiRealmFactory (aka org.jsecurity).

Exploits (3)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Al1ex · poc
https://github.com/Al1ex/CVE-2020-14195

This PoC demonstrates a deserialization vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind (CVE-2020-14195) by exploiting JNDI injection via an LDAP endpoint. The payload triggers unsafe deserialization, leading to potential remote code execution if an attacker controls the LDAP server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FasterXML jackson-databind (versions affected by CVE-2020-14195)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Attacker-controlled LDAP server · Vulnerable version of jackson-databind
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by dawetmaster · poc
https://github.com/dawetmaster/CVE-2020-14195-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that is susceptible to CVE-2020-14195, 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-2020-14195-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that demonstrates CVE-2020-14195, a deserialization vulnerability. The included source code and build configuration allow for testing and exploitation of the flaw.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jackson Databind 2.9.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Java environment · Jackson Databind 2.9.0 dependency
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2765
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00001.html
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-20200702-0003/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0451
EPSS Percentile 90.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-502
Status published
Products (21)
com.fasterxml.jackson.core/jackson-databind 2.9.0 - 2.9.10.5Maven
debian/debian_linux 8.0
fasterxml/jackson-databind 2.9.0 - 2.9.10.5
netapp/active_iq_unified_manager 7.3 (2 CPE variants)
netapp/active_iq_unified_manager 9.5
netapp/steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage
oracle/agile_plm 9.3.6
oracle/banking_digital_experience 18.1
oracle/banking_digital_experience 18.2
oracle/banking_digital_experience 18.3
... and 11 more
Published Jun 16, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026