#VU11616 Improper input validation in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2018-1270

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11616

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1270

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Pivotal

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the spring-messaging module in Spring Frameworks due to the affected software allows a memory-based Simple/Streaming Text Orientated Messaging Protocol (STOMP) broker to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints. A remote attacker can send a message that submits malicious input to the broker and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.3.15 or 5.0.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 4.3.0 - 4.3.14, 5.0.0 - 5.0.4

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External links
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1270

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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.