#VU12131 Improper input validation in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2018-1275

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12131

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-2018-1275

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 due to allowing applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A remote attacker can submit a sepcially crafted message to the broker and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to versions 5.0.5 or 4.3.16.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 4.3.0 - 4.3.15, 5.0.0 - 5.0.4

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External links
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1275

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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.