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
Spring Web MVC
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-webmvc/5.3.18/spring-webmvc-5.3.18.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.5.12.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-webmvc-5.3.18.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
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
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
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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
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web): 2.6.0
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