In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true:
* The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.
CVE-2024-38808 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - spring-expression-5.1.3.RELEASE.jar
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
Library home page: http://projects.spring.io/spring-framework
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-expression/5.1.3.RELEASE/spring-expression-5.1.3.RELEASE.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-test-2.1.1.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - spring-boot-starter-2.1.1.RELEASE.jar - spring-boot-2.1.1.RELEASE.jar - spring-context-5.1.3.RELEASE.jar - :x: **spring-expression-5.1.3.RELEASE.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true: * The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.
Publish Date: 2024-08-20
URL: CVE-2024-38808
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808
Release Date: 2024-08-20
Fix Resolution (org.springframework:spring-expression): 5.3.39
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-test): 3.0.0
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