#VU77101 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2015-5211

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77101

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5211

CWE-ID: CWE-552

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 vulnerability exists due to Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. A remote unauthenticated attacker can perform a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack by tricking victim into opening a specially crafted URL with a batch script extension and then execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 3.2.0 - 3.2.14, 4.0.0 - 4.0.9, 4.1.0 - 4.1.7, 4.2 - 4.2.1

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External links
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Reflected-File-Download---A-New-Web-Attack-Vector/
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-5211
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00012.html

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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.