CVE-2022-31679: Low severity VMware Spring Data REST vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware Spring Data REST>=3.6.0<3.6.7
VMware Spring Data REST>=3.7.0<3.7.3

Event History

Sep 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31679?

CVE-2022-31679 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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