#VU109251 Security features bypass in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2025-22233
Published: May 16, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109251
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Pivotal Spring Framework
Pivotal Spring Framework
Software vendor:
Pivotal
Pivotal
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).
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.