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CVE-2022-22968

5.3 · MEDIUM

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not effectiv…

Published Apr 14, 2022CWE-178EPSS 5.67%

Overview

CVE-2022-22968 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not effectively protected unless it is listed with both upper and lower case for the first character of the field, including upper and lower case for the first character of all nested fields within the property path.

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

Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0004/Reftanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22968Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0004/Reftanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22968Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22968?

CVE-2022-22968 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-22968?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-22968?

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-2022-22968?

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