CVE-2026-29062: jackson-core: Nesting Depth Constraint Bypass in `UTF8DataInputJsonParser` potentially allowing Resource Exhaustion

Published Mar 4, 2026
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Updated

### Summary The `UTF8DataInputJsonParser`, which is used when parsing from a `java.io.DataInput` source, bypasses the `maxNestingDepth` constraint (default: 500) defined in `StreamReadConstraints`. A similar issue was found in `ReaderBasedJsonParser`. This allows a user to supply a JSON document with excessive nesting, which can cause a `StackOverflowError` when the structure is processed, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). The related fix for com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-core, CVE-2025-52999, was not fully applied to tools.jackson.core:jackson-core until the 3.1.0 release. It is recommended that 3.0.x users upgrade. ### Patches jackson-core contains a configurable limit for how deep Jackson will traverse in an input document. This check was missing in a few places in tools.jackson.core:jackson-core. The change is in https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-core/pull/1554. jackson-core will throw a StreamConstraintsException if the limit is reached. jackson-databind also benefits from this change because it uses jackson-core to parse JSON inputs. ### Workarounds Users should avoid parsing input files from untrusted sources. ### Resources [GHSA-6v53-7c9g-w56r](https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-core/security/advisories/GHSA-6v53-7c9g-w56r) https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52999 https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-core/pull/1554

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/tools.jackson.core:jackson-core>=3.0.0<3.1.0
3.1.0
fasterxml jackson-core>=3.0.0<3.1.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2026
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:23 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:23 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
RemedyAffected Software
May 22, 58164
Event
via FIRST·11:09 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29062?

The severity of CVE-2026-29062 is considered high due to its potential for denial of service attacks through JSON parsing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29062?

To fix CVE-2026-29062, upgrade to the latest version of the jackson-core package beyond 3.1.0.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-29062?

CVE-2026-29062 affects jackson-core version 3.0.0 through 3.1.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-29062?

The impact of CVE-2026-29062 includes bypassing maxNestingDepth constraints, leading to potential denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2026-29062 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-29062 can be exploited remotely if a malicious JSON document is supplied to the vulnerable parser.

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