Vulnerability identifier: #VU61720

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22096

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 modify existing log records.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and inject arbitrary records into log files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.2.0 RC1 - 5.2.17, 5.3.0 RC1 - 5.3.11

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External links
http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22096
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211125-0005/

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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.