Vulnerability identifier: #VU11616
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Pivotal Spring Framework
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: Pivotal
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the spring-messaging module in Spring Frameworks due to the affected software allows a memory-based Simple/Streaming Text Orientated Messaging Protocol (STOMP) broker to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints. A remote attacker can send a message that submits malicious input to the broker and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.3.15 or 5.0.5.
Vulnerable software versions
Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.0.0 - 5.0.4, 4.3.0 - 4.3.14
External links
http://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1270
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.