Vulnerability Description
Both Spring Security 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.0 and the Spring Framework 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x rely on URL pattern mappings for authorization and for mapping requests to controllers respectively. Differences in the strictness of the pattern matching mechanisms, for example with regards to space trimming in path segments, can lead Spring Security to not recognize certain paths as not protected that are in fact mapped to Spring MVC controllers that should be protected. The problem is compounded by the fact that the Spring Framework provides richer features with regards to pattern matching as well as by the fact that pattern matching in each Spring Security and the Spring Framework can easily be customized creating additional differences.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Software | Spring Framework | 3.2.0 |
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.1 |
| Vmware | Spring Security | 3.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-5007Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-5007Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5007?
CVE-2016-5007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Both Spring Security 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.0 and the Spring Framework 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x rely on URL pattern mappings for authorization and for mapping requests to controllers respectively. Differ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5007?
CVE-2016-5007 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5007?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pivotal Software Spring Framework, Vmware Spring Framework, Vmware Spring Security.