ID:7617 - Exploit for Code Injection in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2022-22965

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7617 - Exploit for Code Injection in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2022-22965

ID:7617 - Exploit for Code Injection in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2022-22965

Published: April 7, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61756
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22965
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Pivotal Spring Framework

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

This vulnerability was dubbed "Spring4Shell".


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.