Vulnerability identifier: #VU96227

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38810

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when using @AuthorizeReturnObject or the Spring Security produced AuthorizationAdvisorProxyFactory @Bean to wrap objects, which means that that annotations like @PreFilter and @PreAuthorize may take no affect on these wrapped objects. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Security: 6.3.0 - 6.3.1

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External links
http://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38810

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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.