CVE-2024-38827: Spring Security Authorization Bypass for Case Sensitive Comparisons

Published Dec 2, 2024
·
Updated

The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core>=6.3.0<6.3.5
6.3.5
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core>=6.2.0<6.2.8
6.2.8
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core>=6.1.0<6.1.12
6.1.12
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core>=6.0.0<6.0.14
6.0.14
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core>=5.8.0<5.8.16
5.8.16
maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-core<5.7.14
5.7.14
IBM Knowledge Catalog Standard Cartridge<=5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5,1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.0, 5.2.1

Event History

Dec 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
Mar 25, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38827?

CVE-2024-38827 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential impact on authorization rules due to locale-dependent behavior.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38827?

To fix CVE-2024-38827, upgrade to Spring Security Core version 6.3.5, 6.2.8, 6.1.12, 6.0.14, or 5.8.16 as applicable.

3

What kind of software is affected by CVE-2024-38827?

CVE-2024-38827 affects versions of Spring Security Core from 5.7.14 to 6.3.5 that use String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() methods.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-38827 have on authorization?

CVE-2024-38827 can result in authorization rules failing to work properly due to inconsistencies caused by locale-dependent exceptions.

5

Is CVE-2024-38827 related to a specific library?

Yes, CVE-2024-38827 is specifically related to the org.springframework.security:spring-security-core library.

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