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CVE-2015-5211

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 2.57%

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CVE-2015-5211 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves a malicious user crafting a URL with a batch script extension that results in the response being downloaded rather than rendered and also includes some input reflected in the response.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves a malicious user crafting a URL with a batch script extension that results in the response being downloaded rather than rendered and also includes some input reflected in the response.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.57%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.0
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.1
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.2
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.3
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.4
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.5
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.6
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.7
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.8
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.9
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.10
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.11
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.12
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.13
VmwareSpring Framework3.2.14
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.0
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.1
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.2
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.3
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.4
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.5
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.6
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.7
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.8
VmwareSpring Framework4.0.9
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.0
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.1
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.2
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.3
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.4
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.5
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.6
VmwareSpring Framework4.1.7
VmwareSpring Framework4.2.0
VmwareSpring Framework4.2.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5211?
Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves a malicious user crafting a URL with a batch script extension that results in the response being downloaded rather than rendered and also includes some input reflected in the response.
How severe is CVE-2015-5211?
CVE-2015-5211 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5211?
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