Security features bypass in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2024-38820

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Security features bypass in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2024-38820

Published: October 17, 2024 / Updated: December 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98795
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38820
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Pivotal
Affected software:
Pivotal Spring Framework

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-38820

Install updates from vendor's website.

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