CVE-2022-22969: Medium severity spring security oauth vulnerability
<Issue Description> Spring Security OAuth versions 2.5.x prior to 2.5.2 and older unsupported versions are susceptible to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack via the initiation of the Authorization Request in an OAuth 2.0 Client application. A malicious user or attacker can send multiple requests initiating the Authorization Request for the Authorization Code Grant, which has the potential of exhausting system resources using a single session. This vulnerability exposes OAuth 2.0 Client applications only.
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What is CVE-2022-22969?
CVE-2022-22969 is a vulnerability in Spring Security OAuth versions 2.5.x prior to 2.5.2 and older unsupported versions.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22969?
The severity of CVE-2022-22969 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2022-22969 impact Spring Security OAuth?
CVE-2022-22969 can lead to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack via the initiation of the Authorization Request in an OAuth 2.0 Client application.
Which versions of Spring Security OAuth are affected by CVE-2022-22969?
Spring Security OAuth versions 2.5.x prior to 2.5.2 and older unsupported versions are affected by CVE-2022-22969.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22969 in my Spring Security OAuth application?
To fix CVE-2022-22969, update your Spring Security OAuth to version 2.5.2 or a newer supported version.