Vulnerability identifier: #VU76705
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Spring Tools 4 for Eclipse
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Cloudfoundry Manifest YML Support for VSCode
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Bosh Editor for VSCode
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Spring
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing YAML filers. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted YAML file to the application and 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 Tools 4 for Eclipse: 4.0.0 - 4.16.0
Cloudfoundry Manifest YML Support for VSCode: 1.18.0 - 1.39.0
Bosh Editor for VSCode: 1.18.0 - 1.39.0
External links
http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-31691
http://spring.io/security/cve-2022-31691
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.