#VU105880 Improper authorization in Spring Security - CVE-2025-22223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105880

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22223

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spring Security
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in @EnableMethodSecurity when locating method security annotations on parameterized types or methods. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authorization process and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Security: 6.4.0 - 6.4.3

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External links
http://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22223

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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.