CVE-2024-38820: spring framework — Fix

Description

The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-178 CWE-178

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vmware	spring_framework	5.3.0 — 5.3.41
vmware	spring_framework	6.0.0 — 6.0.25
vmware	spring_framework	6.1.0 — 6.1.14

References

Advisories & Patches

https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38820

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241129-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38820? +

The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-38820? +

CVE-2024-38820 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38820? +

CVE-2024-38820 affects products from vmware, specifically: spring_framework. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38820? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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