jackson-security

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Secure Jackson deserialization against attacks.

AuthorGeneralReasoning
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Jackson deserialization can be exploited during parsing, allowing attackers to trigger unintended object creation or logic when processing JSON in Java apps. This Skill helps teams understand how deserialization works, the associated attack vectors, and practical defenses to reduce risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explains common attack patterns in Jackson deserialization (empty key, polymorphic type handling, duplicate keys) and how they can affect applications.
  • Provides defensive practices: safe configuration, input validation, and secure object mapping strategies across backend services and APIs.
  • Real-world use cases include hardening REST services, reviewing deserialization code paths, and validating third-party integrations against Jackson risks.

Quick Start

Analyze a sample JSON payload to identify potential deserialization risk and propose safe Jackson configuration settings.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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