ReviewHigh

CVE-2018-1258

Pivotal Spring Framework, spring security, spring framework

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
2.46%
83.3% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2018.05.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability2.46%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

Affected product and versions

Product
Pivotal Spring Framework, spring security, spring framework
Affected versions
>= 5.0.5, 5.0.5, 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.3.5, 9.3.6, 10.1, 12.5.0.3, 13.1.0.1, 13.2.0.1, 13.3.0.1, 1.6.0, < 7.0.0.1, < 8.3, >= 7.3.2 <= 7.3.6, < 10.2.1, < 6.1.0.4.0, 3.1.0, 3.2.0, 13.2
Fixed versions
7.0.0.1, 8.3, 10.2.1, 6.1.0.4.0

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Pivotal Spring Framework, spring security, spring framework and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-863