#VU98795 Security features bypass in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2024-38820

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98795

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38820

CWE-ID: CWE-254

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions when handling case insensitive patterns in DataBinder. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions by passing specially crafted data to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.3.22 - 5.3.40, 6.0.21 - 6.0.24, 6.1.8 - 6.1.13, 6.2.0 RC1 - 6.2.0-M7

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External links
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38820

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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.