CVE-2022-31679
First published: Wed Sep 21 2022(Updated: )
Applications that allow HTTP PATCH access to resources exposed by Spring Data REST in versions 3.6.0 - 3.5.5, 3.7.0 - 3.7.2, and older unsupported versions, if an attacker knows about the structure of the underlying domain model, they can craft HTTP requests that expose hidden entity attributes.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Data REST | >=3.6.0<3.6.7 | |
| Spring Data REST | >=3.7.0<3.7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31679?
CVE-2022-31679 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31679?
To fix CVE-2022-31679, upgrade Spring Data REST to version 3.7.3 or later, or 3.6.7 or later.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2022-31679?
Applications that utilize Spring Data REST versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.7 and 3.7.0 to 3.7.2, along with older unsupported versions, are affected.
What impact does CVE-2022-31679 have on affected applications?
CVE-2022-31679 allows an attacker to craft HTTP requests that can expose hidden entity attributes if they understand the domain model.
What should I do if I cannot immediately upgrade to fix CVE-2022-31679?
If immediate upgrade is not possible, consider restricting HTTP PATCH access to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2022-31679.
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