Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Spring Framework by Pivotal
CVE-2018-1270

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Spring By Pivotal

Status
Spring Framework
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 89%

What is CVE-2018-1270?

The Spring Framework contains a vulnerability that allows malicious users to exploit WebSocket endpoints by utilizing a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. This exploitation can result in remote code execution, posing severe threats to applications using affected versions. Developers are encouraged to update to secure versions to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Spring Framework Versions prior to 5.0.5 and 4.3.15

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-1270
Created by CaledoniaProject

CVE-2018-1270_EXP
Created by genxor

CVE-2018-1270
Created by tafamace

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2939
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44796/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103696
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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