SB2025051612 - Security features bypass in Spring Framework



SB2025051612 - Security features bypass in Spring Framework

Published: May 16, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025051612
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22233)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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.

Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU98795 (CVE-2024-38820).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.