CVE-2022-31690
First published: Mon Oct 31 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Spring Security framework. Spring Security could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. By modifying a request initiated by the Client (via the browser) to the Authorization Server, an attacker can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jenkins | <0:2.387.1.1680701869-1.el8 | 0:2.387.1.1680701869-1.el8 |
| redhat/Spring Security | <5.7.5 | 5.7.5 |
| redhat/Spring Security | <5.6.9 | 5.6.9 |
| Vmware Spring Security | >=5.6.0<5.6.9 | |
| Vmware Spring Security | >=5.7.0<5.7.5 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-31690 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31690 https://spring.io/security/cve-2022-31690
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162200
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1285
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1286
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2041
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1655
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-31690
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221215-0010/
- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-31690
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239738
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7144861 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31690?
CVE-2022-31690 is a vulnerability in the Spring Security framework that allows for privilege escalation.
Which versions of Spring Security are affected by CVE-2022-31690?
Versions 5.7 to 5.7.5 and 5.6 to 5.6.9 of Spring Security are affected by CVE-2022-31690.
How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2022-31690?
A malicious user can modify a request initiated by the Client to the Authorization Server in certain conditions to exploit CVE-2022-31690.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31690?
CVE-2022-31690 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2022-31690?
To fix CVE-2022-31690, upgrade to Spring Security version 5.7.5 or 5.6.9 depending on the current version you are using.
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