CVE-2026-71253

Apache Johnzon: ClassConverter loads & static-initializes an attacker-named class from untrusted JSON

Published Oct 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache Johnzon.



ClassConverter loads & static-initializes an attacker-named class from untrusted JSON.




This issue affects Apache Johnzon: from 1.0.0 before 2.2.0.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.1 (javax namespace) or 2.2.0 (jakarta specification namespace), which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache johnzon
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache johnzon
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

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Description Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') vulnerability in Apache Johnzon. ClassConverter loads & static-initializes an attacker-named class from untrusted JSON. This issue affects Apache Johnzon: from 1.0.0 before 2.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.1 (javax namespace) or 2.2.0 (jakarta specification namespace), which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Johnzon: ClassConverter loads & static-initializes an attacker-named class from untrusted JSON
Weaknesses CWE-470
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:34 PM
Reserved
Aug 5, 2026, 11:38 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 19, 2026, 11:17 AM
Modified
Oct 20, 2026, 8:17 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 19, 2026, 10:36 AM