Unknown · Jackson-Databind · CVE-2026-54512
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
jackson-databind versions 2.10.0 through 2.18.7
jackson-databind versions 2.21.0 through 2.21.3
jackson-databind versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.3
**Description**
An issue exists in the `PolymorphicTypeValidator` (PTV), the primary safety mechanism for polymorphic deserialization. When polymorphic typing is enabled and a type identifier contains generic parameters (indicated by the `<` character), the function `DatabindContext. resolveAndValidateGeneric()` only validates the raw container class name against the configured PTV. If the container is approved, the full canonical type string is parsed via `TypeFactory.constructFromCanonical()` and returned without validating the nested type arguments. This allows an attacker to bypass an allow-list by placing a denied class as a generic type parameter of an allowed container, such as `java.util.ArrayList<com.evil.Gadget>`. The denied class is then loaded via `Class.forName(name, true, loader)`, instantiated, and populated with attacker-controlled JSON properties. This can lead to arbitrary class instantiation and potential unauthenticated remote code execution if classes with exploitable side effects are present on the classpath.
**Recommendations**
Update to version 2.18.8.
Update to version 2.21.4.
Update to version 3.1.4.