Missing authorization in Spring Boot



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-22235
CWE-ID CWE-862
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Spring Boot
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Spring

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Missing authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU107966

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22235

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error in EndpointRequest.to() implementation. The function creates a matcher for null/** if the actuator endpoint, for which the EndpointRequest has been created, is disabled or not exposed. A remote non-authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Boot: 2.7.0 - 3.4.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22235


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.



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