#VU63976 Input validation error in Pivotal Spring Framework - CVE-2021-22060

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63976

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22060

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 modify existing log records.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.2.0-M1 - 5.2.18, 5.3.0-M1 - 5.3.13

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External links
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22060
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

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Q & A

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.