Spring Framework running version 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 or 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcRequestMatcher creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring MVC, and the potential for a security bypass.
CVE-2023-20860 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-webmvc-5.3.4.jar
Spring Web MVC
Library home page: https://spring.io/projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /webgoat-integration-tests/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-webmvc/5.3.4/spring-webmvc-5.3.4.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - webwolf-8.2.1-SNAPSHOT.jar (Root Library) - spring-boot-starter-web-2.4.3.jar - :x: **spring-webmvc-5.3.4.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 3f40aaa55b2c1a3432a061c27496ea82f484838a
Found in base branch: develop
Vulnerability Details
Spring Framework running version 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 or 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcRequestMatcher creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring MVC, and the potential for a security bypass.
Publish Date: 2023-03-27
URL: CVE-2023-20860
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://spring.io/blog/2023/03/21/this-week-in-spring-march-21st-2023/
Release Date: 2023-03-27
Fix Resolution: org.springframework:spring-webmvc:5.3.26,6.0.7