CVE-2011-2894

Name: CVE-2011-2894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-10-04T10:55:09.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2894 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Spring Framework 3.0.0 through 3.0.5, Spring Security 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.6, and possibly other versions deserialize objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and execute untrusted code by (1) serializing a java.lang.Proxy instance and using InvocationHandler, or (2) accessing internal AOP interfaces, as demonstrated using deserialization of a DefaultListableBeanFactory instance to execute arbitrary commands via the java.lang.Runtime class.. EPSS estimates a 8.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Spring Framework 3.0.0 through 3.0.5, Spring Security 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.6, and possibly other versions deserialize objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and execute untrusted code by (1) serializing a java.lang.Proxy instance and using InvocationHandler, or (2) accessing internal AOP interfaces, as demonstrated using deserialization of a DefaultListableBeanFactory instance to execute arbitrary commands via the java.lang.Runtime class.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.53%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Spring Framework	>= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.5
Vmware	Spring Security	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.6

References

http://osvdb.org/75263Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8405Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1334.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519593/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49536Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2011-2894Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69687Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://web.archive.org/web/20120307233721/http://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2011-2894
http://osvdb.org/75263Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8405Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1334.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519593/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49536Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2011-2894Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69687Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://web.archive.org/web/20120307233721/http://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2011-2894

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2894?

How severe is CVE-2011-2894?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2894 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2894?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST