CVE-2025-22234 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The fix applied in CVE-2025-22228 inadvertently broke the timing attack mitigation implemented in DaoAuthenticationProvider. This can allow attackers to infer valid usernames or other authentication behavior via response-time differences under certain configurations.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-208

References

https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22234/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-22234?

CVE-2025-22234 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The fix applied in CVE-2025-22228 inadvertently broke the timing attack mitigation implemented in DaoAuthenticationProvider. This can allow attackers to infer valid usernames or other authentication b...

How severe is CVE-2025-22234?

CVE-2025-22234 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-22234?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.