Vulnerability identifier: #VU50820
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/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
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software can fail to save the SecurityContext if it is changed more than once in a single request. A remote authenticated attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Spring Security: 5.2.0 - 5.4.3
External links
http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22112
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.