In Spring Boot versions 2.7.0 - 2.7.17, 3.0.0-3.0.12 and 3.1.0-3.1.5, it is possible for a user to provide specially crafted HTTP requests that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
Specifically, an application is vulnerable when all of the following are true:
* the application uses Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux
* org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator is on the classpath
CVE-2023-34055 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-boot-2.3.3.RELEASE.jar
Spring Boot
Library home page: https://spring.io/projects/spring-boot
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/boot/spring-boot/2.3.3.RELEASE/spring-boot-2.3.3.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-devtools-2.3.3.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - :x: **spring-boot-2.3.3.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 57ad34c02d62ce3b8eb4cb40f157e3d1b073d92e
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
In Spring Boot versions 2.7.0 - 2.7.17, 3.0.0-3.0.12 and 3.1.0-3.1.5, it is possible for a user to provide specially crafted HTTP requests that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when all of the following are true: * the application uses Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux * org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator is on the classpath
Publish Date: 2023-11-28
URL: CVE-2023-34055
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-2023-34055
Release Date: 2023-11-28
Fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot): 2.7.18
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-devtools): 2.7.18
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