Improper authorization in Spring Security - CVE-2025-22223
Published: March 19, 2025 / Updated: March 25, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105880
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22223
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Affected software:
Spring Security
Spring Security
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in @EnableMethodSecurity when locating method security annotations on parameterized types or methods. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authorization process and gain access to sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-22223
Install updates from vendor's website.