CVE-2024-38808: Spring Expression DoS Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 20 2024(Updated: )
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true: * The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.
Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.springframework:spring-expression | <5.3.39 | 5.3.39 |
| IBM Cognos Controller | <=11.1.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Controller | <=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38808
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/26f2dad388499faecf99e75b8856788e95d8d658
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/f44d13cb7816e586b86c02421af4f5498391111c
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9cmq-m9j5-mvww (Advisory)
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38808?
CVE-2024-38808 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to denial of service (DoS) conditions in affected applications.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38808?
To fix CVE-2024-38808, you should upgrade to Spring Framework version 5.3.39 or newer.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected by CVE-2024-38808?
CVE-2024-38808 affects Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 through 5.3.38.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-38808?
Users of the Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and certain IBM products are impacted by CVE-2024-38808.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38808?
CVE-2024-38808 is a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability related to the processing of Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expressions.
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