Vulnerability identifier: #VU15466
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Spring Security OAuth
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: Pivotal
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the OAuth2 component of Pivotal Software Spring Security OAuth due to improper security restrictions. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and modify a previously saved authorization request to gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in the versions 2.0.16, 2.1.3, 2.2.3, 2.3.4.
Vulnerable software versions
Spring Security OAuth: 2.0 - 2.3.3
External links
http://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-15758
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.