CVE-2022-22980: Critical severity vmware spring data mongodb vulnerability

Published Jun 22, 2022
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Updated

A Spring Data MongoDB application is vulnerable to SpEL Injection when using @Query or @Aggregation-annotated query methods with SpEL expressions that contain query parameter placeholders for value binding if the input is not sanitized.

Other sources

VMware Tanzu Spring Data MongoDB could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a SpEL Expression injection flaw when using @Query or @Aggregation-annotated query methods with SpEL expressions. By sending a specially-crafted request using query parameter placeholders for value binding, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware Spring Data MongoDB<=3.3.4
VMware Spring Data MongoDB=3.4.0

Event History

Jun 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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 the severity of CVE-2022-22980?

CVE-2022-22980 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22980?

To fix CVE-2022-22980, sanitize all inputs used in SpEL expressions and ensure that query parameters do not include untrusted data.

3

Which versions of VMware Spring Data MongoDB are affected by CVE-2022-22980?

VMware Spring Data MongoDB versions up to and including 3.3.4 and version 3.4.0 are affected by CVE-2022-22980.

4

Can CVE-2022-22980 affect data integrity?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2022-22980 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of data, affecting data integrity.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-22980?

As of now, a patch has not been specifically mentioned, but users are advised to update their systems and follow best practices for input validation.

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