n Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.16 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial of service condition.
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CVE-2022-22950 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-expression-4.3.25.RELEASE.jar
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
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-expression/4.3.25.RELEASE/spring-expression-4.3.25.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-security-1.5.22.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - spring-security-web-4.2.18.RELEASE.jar - :x: **spring-expression-4.3.25.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
n Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.16 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial of service condition.
Publish Date: 2022-04-01
URL: CVE-2022-22950
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://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22950
Release Date: 2022-04-01
Fix Resolution (org.springframework:spring-expression): 5.2.20.RELEASE
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-security): 2.5.0
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