CVE-2018-11040: High severity VMware Spring Framework vulnerability
Pivotal Spring Framework could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw in AbstractJsonpResponseBodyAdvice for REST controllers and MappingJackson2JsonView. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-domain requests.
Other sources
Spring Framework, versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.7 and 4.3.x prior to 4.3.18 and older unsupported versions, allows web applications to enable cross-domain requests via JSONP (JSON with Padding) through AbstractJsonpResponseBodyAdvice for REST controllers and MappingJackson2JsonView for browser requests. Both are not enabled by default in Spring Framework nor Spring Boot, however, when MappingJackson2JsonView is configured in an application, JSONP support is automatically ready to use through the "jsonp" and "callback" JSONP parameters, enabling cross-domain requests.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11040?
CVE-2018-11040 is a vulnerability in the Pivotal Spring Framework that allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
Which versions of Spring Framework are affected by CVE-2018-11040?
Spring Framework versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.7 and 4.3.x prior to 4.3.18, as well as older unsupported versions, are affected.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-11040?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11040 by enabling cross-domain requests via JSONP through AbstractJsonpResponseBodyAdvice for REST controllers and MappingJackson2JsonView for browser requests.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11040?
CVE-2018-11040 has a severity value of 7.5 (high).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11040?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-11040 in the Oracle Security Advisory and Debian LTS Announcement.