CVE-2020-36184

HIGH

Netapp Cloud Backup < 21.1.2 - Insecure Deserialization

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-36184. PoCs published by Al1ex, dawetmaster, andikahilmy.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2020-36184, demonstrating RCE via deserialization in FasterXML jackson-databind. The PoC leverages the PerUserPoolDataSource gadget chain to trigger an LDAP lookup, executing arbitrary code (e.g., 'calc') when deserializing malicious JSON input.

Description

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp2.datasources.PerUserPoolDataSource.

Exploits (3)

nomisec WORKING POC 15 stars
by Al1ex · poc
https://github.com/Al1ex/CVE-2020-36184

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2020-36184, demonstrating RCE via deserialization in FasterXML jackson-databind. The PoC leverages the PerUserPoolDataSource gadget chain to trigger an LDAP lookup, executing arbitrary code (e.g., 'calc') when deserializing malicious JSON input.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of jackson-databind · Network access to target · LDAP server to host malicious payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by dawetmaster · poc
https://github.com/dawetmaster/CVE-2020-36184-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that is susceptible to CVE-2020-36184, 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-2020-36184-jackson-databind-vulnerable

This repository contains a vulnerable version of Jackson Databind (2.9.0) that demonstrates CVE-2020-36184, 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 (10)

Core 10
Core References
Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://cowtowncoder.medium.com/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2998
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00025.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210205-0005/
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.1038
EPSS Percentile 95.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-502
Status published
Products (50)
com.fasterxml.jackson.core/jackson-databind 2.0.0 - 2.9.10.8Maven
debian/debian_linux 9.0
fasterxml/jackson-databind 2.0.0 - 2.6.7.5
netapp/cloud_backup
netapp/service_level_manager
oracle/agile_plm 9.3.6
oracle/application_testing_suite 13.3.0.1
oracle/autovue_for_agile_product_lifecycle_management 21.0.2
oracle/banking_corporate_lending_process_management 14.2
oracle/banking_corporate_lending_process_management 14.3
... and 40 more
Published Jan 06, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026