CVE-2023-20873
First published: Thu Apr 20 2023(Updated: )
In Spring Boot versions 3.0.0 - 3.0.5, 2.7.0 - 2.7.10, and older unsupported versions, an application that is deployed to Cloud Foundry could be susceptible to a security bypass. Users of affected versions should apply the following mitigation: 3.0.x users should upgrade to 3.0.6+. 2.7.x users should upgrade to 2.7.11+. Users of older, unsupported versions should upgrade to 3.0.6+ or 2.7.11+.
Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/spring-boot | <2.5.15 | 2.5.15 |
| redhat/spring-boot | <2.6.15 | 2.6.15 |
| redhat/spring-boot | <2.7.11 | 2.7.11 |
| redhat/spring-boot | <3.0.6 | 3.0.6 |
| maven/org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator-autoconfigure | <2.5.15 | 2.5.15 |
| maven/org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator-autoconfigure | >=2.6.0<2.6.15 | 2.6.15 |
| maven/org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator-autoconfigure | >=2.7.0<2.7.11 | 2.7.11 |
| maven/org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator-autoconfigure | >=3.0.0<3.0.6 | 3.0.6 |
| VMware Spring Boot | <2.5.15 | |
| VMware Spring Boot | >=2.6.0<2.6.14 | |
| VMware Spring Boot | >=2.7.0<2.7.11 | |
| VMware Spring Boot | >=3.0.0<3.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20873
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20873
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/commit/32444fed4b51cc58dc908467f706102d7f0bfc15
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/commit/3522714c13b47af03bf42e7f2d5994af568cb1a7
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/releases/tag/v2.7.11
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/releases/tag/v3.0.6
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230601-0009/
- https://spring.io/blog/2023/05/18/spring-boot-2-5-15-and-2-6-15-available-now
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g5h3-w546-pj7f (Advisory)
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/commit/307f3c339912466e78fcdac648fff95a4edea573
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/35085
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2231492
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5147
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5148
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7678
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2231491
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/releases/tag/v2.5.15
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/releases/tag/v2.6.15
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230601-0009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20873?
CVE-2023-20873 is a vulnerability in Spring Boot versions 3.0.0 - 3.0.5, 2.7.0 - 2.7.10, and older unsupported versions that could lead to a security bypass.
How severe is CVE-2023-20873?
CVE-2023-20873 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-20873?
To mitigate CVE-2023-20873, users of affected versions should upgrade to Spring Boot 3.0.6+ or 2.7.11+ depending on the version being used.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20873?
Additional information about CVE-2023-20873 can be found at the following references: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230601-0009/ and https://spring.io/blog/2023/05/18/spring-boot-2-5-15-and-2-6-15-available-now
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