In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.10, 5.2.0 - 5.2.17, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries.
: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.
CVE-2021-22096 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - spring-webmvc-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar, spring-core-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar, spring-web-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
spring-webmvc-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Spring Web MVC
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-webmvc/5.1.4.RELEASE/spring-webmvc-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.1.2.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-webmvc-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
spring-core-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Spring Core
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-core/5.1.4.RELEASE/spring-core-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-2.1.2.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-core-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
spring-web-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Spring Web
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-web/5.1.4.RELEASE/spring-web-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.1.2.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-web-5.1.4.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: f04e4d76a32040dafd17ce3d872dcd7df5a9dca4
Vulnerability Details
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.10, 5.2.0 - 5.2.17, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries.
Publish Date: 2021-10-28
URL: CVE-2021-22096
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22096
Release Date: 2021-10-28
Fix Resolution: org.springframework:spring-core:5.2.18.RELEASE,5.3.12;org.springframework:spring-web:5.2.18.RELEASE,5.3.12;org.springframework:spring-webmvc:5.2.18.RELEASE,5.3.12;org.springframework:spring-webflux:5.2.18.RELEASE,5.3.12
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