REDHAT-BUG-2312060: Path Traversal
Applications serving static resources through the functional web frameworks WebMvc.fn or WebFlux.fn are vulnerable to path traversal attacks. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests and obtain any file on the file system that is also accessible to the process in which the Spring application is running.
Specifically, an application is vulnerable when both of the following are true:
the web application uses RouterFunctions to serve static resources resource handling is explicitly configured with a FileSystemResource location
However, malicious requests are blocked and rejected when any of the following is true:
the Spring Security HTTP Firewall https://docs.spring.io/spring-security/reference/servlet/exploits/firewall.html is in use the application runs on Tomcat or Jetty
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2312060?
REDHAT-BUG-2312060 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for path traversal attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2312060?
To mitigate the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2312060, update the Spring Framework to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2312060?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2312060 include unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
Which applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2312060?
Applications using the Spring Framework with WebMvc.fn or WebFlux.fn for serving static resources are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2312060.
Who should be concerned about REDHAT-BUG-2312060?
Developers and system administrators using affected versions of the Spring Framework should be concerned about REDHAT-BUG-2312060.