Security features bypass in Spring Framework



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-22233
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Pivotal Spring Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Pivotal

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU109251

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22233

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

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.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.0.0 - 6.2.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22233


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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