critical
9.1
CWE
155
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-20860

First published: Mon Mar 20 2023(Updated: )

Spring Framework running version 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 or 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcRequestMatcher creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring MVC, and the potential for a security bypass.

Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.springframework:spring>=5.3.0<5.3.26
5.3.26
maven/org.springframework:spring>=6.0.0<6.0.7
6.0.7
redhat/jenkins<0:2.401.1.1686831596-3.el8
0:2.401.1.1686831596-3.el8
redhat/jenkins<0:2.401.1.1686649641-3.el8
0:2.401.1.1686649641-3.el8
redhat/jenkins<0:2.401.1.1686680404-3.el8
0:2.401.1.1686680404-3.el8
redhat/jenkins<0:2.401.1.1685677065-1.el8
0:2.401.1.1685677065-1.el8
redhat/ovirt-dependencies<0:4.5.3-1.el8e
0:4.5.3-1.el8e
VMware Spring Framework>=5.3.0<5.3.26
VMware Spring Framework>=6.0.0<6.0.7
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem<=4.x
redhat/springframework<6.0.7
6.0.7
redhat/springframework<5.3.26
5.3.26
>=5.3.0<5.3.26
>=6.0.0<6.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-20860?

    CVE-2023-20860 is a vulnerability in Spring Framework that allows for a security bypass.

  • How does CVE-2023-20860 occur?

    CVE-2023-20860 occurs when using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcRequestMatcher, which creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring MVC.

  • Which versions of Spring Framework are affected by CVE-2023-20860?

    Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 and 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 are affected by CVE-2023-20860.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-20860?

    To fix CVE-2023-20860, update your Spring Framework to version 6.0.7 or 5.3.26, depending on the version you are currently using.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20860?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-20860 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20860), [Spring Security](https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20860), [NetApp](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230505-0006/).

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