CVE-2024-38820
3.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-2024-38820 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware spring_framework. It was published on October 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update spring_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| vmware | spring_framework | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.41 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38820?
CVE-2024-38820 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware spring_framework. It was published on October 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2024-38820?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-38820?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update spring_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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