In Spring Framework versions 5.2.0 - 5.2.8, 5.1.0 - 5.1.17, 5.0.0 - 5.0.18, 4.3.0 - 4.3.28, and older unsupported versions, the protections against RFD attacks from CVE-2015-5211 may be bypassed depending on the browser used through the use of a jsessionid path parameter.
CVE-2020-5421 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-web-5.1.9.RELEASE.jar
Spring Web
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: griffin/service/hibernate_mysql_pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-web/5.1.9.RELEASE/spring-web-5.1.9.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.1.7.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-web-5.1.9.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Vulnerability Details
In Spring Framework versions 5.2.0 - 5.2.8, 5.1.0 - 5.1.17, 5.0.0 - 5.0.18, 4.3.0 - 4.3.28, and older unsupported versions, the protections against RFD attacks from CVE-2015-5211 may be bypassed depending on the browser used through the use of a jsessionid path parameter.
Publish Date: 2020-09-19
URL: CVE-2020-5421
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Changed - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5421
Release Date: 2020-07-21
Fix Resolution: org.springframework:spring-web:5.2.9,org.springframework:spring-web:5.1.18,org.springframework:spring-web:5.0.19,org.springframework:spring-web:4.3.29