CVE-2022-22968: Input Validation

Published Apr 13, 2022
·
Updated

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not effectively protected unless it is listed with both upper and lower case for the first character of the field, including upper and lower case for the first character of all nested fields within the property path.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/Spring Framework<5.3.19
5.3.19
redhat/Spring Framework<5.2.21
5.2.21
maven/org.springframework:spring-context<5.2.21.RELEASE
5.2.21.RELEASE
maven/org.springframework:spring-context>=5.3.0<5.3.19
5.3.19
VMware Spring Framework<5.2.0
VMware Spring Framework>=5.2.0<=5.2.20
VMware Spring Framework>=5.3.0<=5.3.18
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Linux
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp Cloud Secure Agent
NetApp Metrocluster Tiebreaker Clustered Data Ontap
NetApp Snap Creator Framework
NetApp Snapmanager Oracle
NetApp Snapmanager Sap
Oracle MySQL Enterprise Monitor<=8.0.29

Event History

Apr 13, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 15, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM
Sep 6, 2022
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22968?

CVE-2022-22968 is a vulnerability in the Spring Framework that allows insufficient protection of fields due to case sensitivity in data binding rules.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22968?

CVE-2022-22968 has a severity rating of medium.

3

Which versions of Spring Framework are affected by CVE-2022-22968?

Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18 and 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, as well as older unsupported versions, are affected by CVE-2022-22968.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22968?

To fix CVE-2022-22968, update your Spring Framework to version 5.3.19 or 5.2.21, depending on the version you are using.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22968?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22968 on the Red Hat website at the following links: [link1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5101), [link2](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-22968), [link3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5532).

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