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CVE-2014-3578: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Aug 20 2014(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pivotal Spring Framework 3.x before 3.2.9 and 4.0 before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.springframework:spring-core>=4.0.0<4.0.5
4.0.5
maven/org.springframework:spring-core>=3.0.0<3.2.9
3.2.9
redhat/spring<3.2.0
3.2.0
Spring Framework>=3.2.0<3.2.9
Spring Framework>=4.0.0<4.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3578?

    CVE-2014-3578 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive file exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3578?

    To fix CVE-2014-3578, upgrade the Spring Framework to version 3.2.9 or later, or 4.0.5 or later.

  • What are the affected versions of Spring Framework in CVE-2014-3578?

    The affected versions of Spring Framework are versions before 3.2.9 and before 4.0.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-3578 allow?

    CVE-2014-3578 allows remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files.

  • Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2014-3578?

    As of now, there are no known public exploit details available for CVE-2014-3578.

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