Path Traversal Vulnerability in Spring Framework Web Applications
CVE-2024-38819

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
N/a
Status
Spring Framework
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2024

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What is CVE-2024-38819?

CVE-2024-38819 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Spring framework, specifically applications that utilize the WebMvc.fn or WebFlux.fn functionalities to serve static resources. This vulnerability enables path traversal attacks, which can allow attackers to craft malicious HTTP requests that lead to unauthorized access to files on the server's file system. The implications of this vulnerability are severe, as it may compromise sensitive data and put organizations at risk of significant data breaches or other security incidents.

Technical Details

This vulnerability arises from improper validation of user-provided input in Spring applications. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can manipulate URL paths to access arbitrary files on the server, including configuration files or sensitive data. This attack vector is particularly dangerous as it can be executed remotely, targeting any Spring application configured to serve static resources via the aforementioned frameworks.

Potential impact of CVE-2024-38819

  1. Unauthorized File Access: Attackers can gain access to sensitive files and directories that should remain secure, potentially including user data, configuration files, or application secrets.

  2. Data Breaches: The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant data breaches, where sensitive information stored on the compromised server is exfiltrated by malicious actors.

  3. Increased Attack Surface: Organizations that utilize the Spring framework may find themselves at a heightened risk of further attacks, as the unauthorized access obtained through this vulnerability can serve as a foothold for more advanced threats, including ransomware attacks or lateral movement within the network.

Affected Version(s)

Spring Framework Spring Framework 5.3.0 - 5.3.40, 6.0.0 - 6.0.24, 6.1.0 - 6.1.13

News Articles

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Spring Framework Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38819) PoC Exploit Released

A Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit for the critical path traversal vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38819 in the Spring Framework has been released

1 month ago

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Spring Framework Vulnerability Leads to Data Leaks, Fix Now –

Spring Framework developers released a fix for a critical flaw, that can lead to leaks of user data and confidential enterprise information

3 months ago

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Java News Roundup: WildFly 34, Stream Gatherers, Oracle CPU, Quarkiverse Release Process

This week's Java roundup for October 14th, 2024, features news highlighting: the release of WildFly 34; JEP 485, Stream Gatherers, proposed to target for JDK 24; Oracle Critical Patch Update for Octob

3 months ago

References

https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38819

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

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    Vulnerability started trending

  • Vulnerability published

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by infoq.com

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