#VU64524 Expression Language Injection in Spring Data MongoDB - CVE-2022-22980

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64524

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22980

CWE-ID: CWE-917

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Spring Data MongoDB
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Spring

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to SpEL injection issue through annotated repository query methods. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Data MongoDB: 3.3.0 - 3.4.0

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External links
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22980

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.