CVE-2025-22228: Spring Security BCryptPasswordEncoder does not enforce maximum password length
First published: Thu Mar 20 2025(Updated: )
BCryptPasswordEncoder.matches(CharSequence,String) will incorrectly return true for passwords larger than 72 characters as long as the first 72 characters are the same.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Security | ||
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | <=5.7.15 | 5.7.16 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=5.8.0<=5.8.17 | 5.8.18 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=6.0.0<=6.0.15 | 6.0.16 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=6.1.0<=6.1.13 | 6.1.14 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=6.2.0<=6.2.9 | 6.2.10 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=6.4.0<6.4.4 | 6.4.4 |
| maven/org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto | >=6.3.0<6.3.8 | 6.3.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:3543
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2353507
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22228
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250425-0009/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22228
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security/commit/46f0dc6dfc8402cd556c598fdf2d31f9d46cdbf3
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250425-0009
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mg83-c7gq-rv5c (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22228?
CVE-2025-22228 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its impact on password validation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22228?
To fix CVE-2025-22228, update to the latest version of Spring Security that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2025-22228 have on password security?
CVE-2025-22228 can allow unauthorized access as it may incorrectly validate long passwords that share the same first 72 characters.
Which versions of Spring Security are affected by CVE-2025-22228?
CVE-2025-22228 affects all versions of Spring Security that do not include the fix for this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2025-22228 exploitable in any application?
CVE-2025-22228 is exploitable in applications that use BCryptPasswordEncoder for password validation, particularly with long passwords.
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