CVE-2016-9878
UnknownEPSS 5.64%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Pivotal Spring Framework before 3.2.18, 4.2.x before 4.2.9, and 4.3.x before 4.3.5. Paths provided to the ResourceServlet were not properly sanitized and as a result exposed to directory traversal attacks.. EPSS estimates a 5.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Pivotal Spring Framework before 3.2.18, 4.2.x before 4.2.9, and 4.3.x before 4.3.5. Paths provided to the ResourceServlet were not properly sanitized and as a result exposed to directory traversal attacks.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Software | Spring Framework | <= 3.2.0 |
| Pivotal Software | Spring Framework | 4.2.0 |
| Pivotal Software | Spring Framework | 4.3.0 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.1 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.2 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.3 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.4 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.5 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.6 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.7 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.8 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.9 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.10 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.11 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.12 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.13 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.14 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.15 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.16 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.17 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.1 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.2 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.3 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.4 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.5 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.6 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.7 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.2.8 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.3.1 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.3.2 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.3.3 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 4.3.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95072Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-9878Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95072Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-9878Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9878?
An issue was discovered in Pivotal Spring Framework before 3.2.18, 4.2.x before 4.2.9, and 4.3.x before 4.3.5. Paths provided to the ResourceServlet were not properly sanitized and as a result exposed to directory traversal attacks.
How severe is CVE-2016-9878?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9878?
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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