Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/org.springframework/spring-expression/4.2.0.RELEASE/d578e5f975bd92de55a75e0865c0a0aca75e1b87/spring-expression-4.2.0.RELEASE.jar
In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
CVE-2023-20861 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-expression-4.2.0.RELEASE.jar
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
Library home page: http://projects.spring.io/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /build.gradle
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/org.springframework/spring-expression/4.2.0.RELEASE/d578e5f975bd92de55a75e0865c0a0aca75e1b87/spring-expression-4.2.0.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-context-4.2.0.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-expression-4.2.0.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 722089816e5192b667c19cb836256ef6da8be1ac
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
Publish Date: 2023-03-23
URL: CVE-2023-20861
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: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20861
Release Date: 2023-03-23
Fix Resolution (org.springframework:spring-expression): 5.2.23.RELEASE
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework:spring-context): 5.2.23.RELEASE
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