Vulnerability identifier: #VU63301
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
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 bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to an authorization bypass issue in RegexRequestMatcher. A remote attacker can bypass RegexRequestMatcher on some servlet containers.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Spring Security: 5.5.0 - 5.6.3
External links
http://github.com/vmware-tanzu/pinniped/security/advisories/GHSA-hvrf-5hhv-4348
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.