spring-security-test-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 6.5) - autoclosed

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Vulnerable Library - spring-security-test-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar

Path to dependency file: /webgoat-container/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/security/spring-security-core/5.2.1.RELEASE/spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar,/home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/security/spring-security-core/5.2.1.RELEASE/spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar

Found in HEAD commit: d009fa7fce1dede0a3ec27d4e5deb31ab5da228b

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (spring-security-test version)	Remediation Possible**
CVE-2020-5408	Medium	6.5	spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar	Transitive	5.2.4.RELEASE	✅

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

CVE-2020-5408

### Vulnerable Library - spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar

spring-security-core

Library home page: http://spring.io/spring-security

Path to dependency file: /webgoat-integration-tests/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/security/spring-security-core/5.2.1.RELEASE/spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar,/home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/security/spring-security-core/5.2.1.RELEASE/spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar

Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-security-test-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-security-core-5.2.1.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: d009fa7fce1dede0a3ec27d4e5deb31ab5da228b

Found in base branch: master

### Vulnerability Details

Spring Security versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.2, 5.2.x prior to 5.2.4, 5.1.x prior to 5.1.10, 5.0.x prior to 5.0.16 and 4.2.x prior to 4.2.16 use a fixed null initialization vector with CBC Mode in the implementation of the queryable text encryptor. A malicious user with access to the data that has been encrypted using such an encryptor may be able to derive the unencrypted values using a dictionary attack.

Publish Date: 2020-05-14

URL: CVE-2020-5408

### CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

### Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-5408

Release Date: 2020-05-14

Fix Resolution (org.springframework.security:spring-security-core): 5.2.4.RELEASE

Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.security:spring-security-test): 5.2.4.RELEASE

:rescue_worker_helmet: Automatic Remediation is available for this issue

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.