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CVE-2023-20861

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified

CVE-2023-20861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareSpring Framework<= 5.2.22
VmwareSpring Framework>= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.25
VmwareSpring Framework>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20861?
In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-20861?
CVE-2023-20861 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20861?
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