Vulnerability identifier: #VU28967

Vulnerability risk: High

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: CVE-2020-5411

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spring Batch
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 vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: This vulnerability exists when global default typing is enabled.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Batch: 4.0.0 - 4.2.2

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External links
http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5411

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Q & A

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.