CVE-2021-22053

Name: CVE-2021-22053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-19T16:15:07.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 12.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22053 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Applications using both `spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard` and `spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf` expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view templates. When a request is made at `/hystrix/monitor;[user-provided data]`, the path elements following `hystrix/monitor` are being evaluated as SpringEL expressions, which can lead to code execution.. EPSS estimates a 12.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Applications using both `spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard` and `spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf` expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view templates. When a request is made at `/hystrix/monitor;[user-provided data]`, the path elements following `hystrix/monitor` are being evaluated as SpringEL expressions, which can lead to code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.69%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Spring Cloud Netflix	>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.10

References

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22053Vendor Advisory
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22053Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22053?

How severe is CVE-2021-22053?

CVE-2021-22053 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22053?

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