CVE-2023-34034: Critical severity VMware Spring Security vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2023
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Updated

Using "" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration for WebFlux creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring WebFlux, and the potential for a security bypass.

Other sources

VMware Tanzu Spring Security could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw when using "" as a pattern in the configuration for WebFlux. By using a specially crafted configuration, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass pattern matching rules.

— IBM

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/spring-security<5.6.12
5.6.12
redhat/spring-security<5.7.10
5.7.10
redhat/spring-security<5.8.5
5.8.5
redhat/spring-security<6.0.5
6.0.5
redhat/spring-security<6.1.2
6.1.2
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config>=6.1.0<6.1.2
6.1.2
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config>=6.0.0<6.0.5
6.0.5
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config>=5.8.0<5.8.5
5.8.5
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config>=5.7.0<5.7.10
5.7.10
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config>=5.6.0<5.6.12
5.6.12
VMware Spring Security>=5.6.0<5.6.12
VMware Spring Security>=5.7.0<5.7.10
VMware Spring Security>=5.8.0<5.8.5
VMware Spring Security>=6.0.0<6.0.5
VMware Spring Security>=6.1.0<6.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.8.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.10
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-config to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.12
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/spring-security to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.12
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/spring-security to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.10
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/spring-security to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.8.5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/spring-security to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.5
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/spring-security to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.2

Event History

Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 PM
Sep 28, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 13, 2023
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2023-34034.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-34034?

The severity level of CVE-2023-34034 is critical with a score of 9.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-34034?

The affected software for CVE-2023-34034 is org.springframework.security:spring-security-config versions between 5.6.0 and 6.1.2.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-34034?

CVE-2023-34034 can create a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring WebFlux, leading to a security bypass.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-34034?

To fix CVE-2023-34034, update your org.springframework.security:spring-security-config package to version 6.1.2.

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