Path to dependency file: /tools/nibrs-fbi-service/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-expression/4.3.11.RELEASE/spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar,/tools/nibrs-fbi-service/target/nibrs-fbi-service-1.0.0/WEB-INF/lib/spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar
In spring framework versions prior to 5.2.24 release+ ,5.3.27+ and 6.0.8+ , it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
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CVE-2023-20863 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - spring-expression-5.1.7.RELEASE.jar, spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar
spring-expression-5.1.7.RELEASE.jar
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /tools/nibrs-summary-report-common/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-expression/5.1.7.RELEASE/spring-expression-5.1.7.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.1.5.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - spring-webmvc-5.1.7.RELEASE.jar - :x: **spring-expression-5.1.7.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
Library home page: https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /tools/nibrs-fbi-service/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-expression/4.3.11.RELEASE/spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar,/tools/nibrs-fbi-service/target/nibrs-fbi-service-1.0.0/WEB-INF/lib/spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **spring-expression-4.3.11.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: e33ecd45d71662f63121c238ca1c416a6631a650
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
In spring framework versions prior to 5.2.24 release+ ,5.3.27+ and 6.0.8+ , it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
Publish Date: 2023-04-13
URL: CVE-2023-20863
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-2023-20863
Release Date: 2023-04-13
Fix Resolution (org.springframework:spring-expression): 5.2.24.RELEASE
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web): 2.4.0
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