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CVE-2016-5007

7.5 · HIGH

Both Spring Security 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.0 and the Spring Framework 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x rely on URL pattern mappings for authorization and for mapping requests to controllers respectively.

Published May 25, 2017CWE-264EPSS 2.92%

Overview

CVE-2016-5007 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Both Spring Security 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.0 and the Spring Framework 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x rely on URL pattern mappings for authorization and for mapping requests to controllers respectively. Differences in the strictness of the pattern matching mechanisms, for example with regards to space trimming in path segments, can lead Spring Security to not recognize certain paths as not protected that are in fact mapped to Spring MVC controllers that should be protected. The problem is compounded by the fact that the Spring Framework provides richer features with regards to pattern matching as well as by the fact that pattern matching in each Spring Security and the Spring Framework can easily be customized creating additional differences.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91687Refpivotal.io/security/cve-2016-5007Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91687Refpivotal.io/security/cve-2016-5007Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5007?

CVE-2016-5007 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-5007?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-5007?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-5007?

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