CVE-2021-22060: Input Validation

Published Jan 7, 2022
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Updated

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.13, 5.2.0 - 5.2.18, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries. This is a follow-up to CVE-2021-22096 that protects against additional types of input and in more places of the Spring Framework codebase.

Other sources

VMware Tanzu Spring Framework could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper input validation. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to insert additional log entries.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
VMware Spring Framework>=5.2.0<=5.2.18
VMware Spring Framework>=5.3.0<=5.3.13
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Console=1.9.0
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Service Communication Proxy=1.15.0

Event History

Jan 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 10, 2022
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 17, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22060?

CVE-2021-22060 is a vulnerability in the Spring Framework that allows a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries.

2

What versions of Spring Framework are affected by CVE-2021-22060?

Versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.13 and 5.2.0 - 5.2.18 of the Spring Framework, as well as older unsupported versions, are affected by CVE-2021-22060.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22060?

CVE-2021-22060 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered medium.

4

How can I protect against CVE-2021-22060?

To protect against CVE-2021-22060, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Spring Framework.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22060?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22060 on the CVE (https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22060) and NVD (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22060) websites.

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