Authorization bypass in Spring Security WebFlux applications
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38821 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-285 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Spring Security Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU99267
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38821
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization.
The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of authorization checks when accessing static resources in WebFlux application. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authorization process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
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Vulnerable software versionsSpring Security: 5.6.11 - 6.3.3
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:5.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:5.7.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:5.8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:6.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:6.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:6.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38821
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
