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