CVE-2018-1258

Description

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory pivotal.io
Affected: Pivotal Spring Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104222 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041896 vdb entry third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2413 third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html third party advisory patch
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html third party advisory patch
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html third party advisory patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/ third party advisory
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1258 vendor advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html third party advisory patch
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1258?
CVE-2018-1258 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1258?
To fix CVE-2018-1258, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1258 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1258 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1258?
CVE-2018-1258 affects Pivotal Spring Framework.
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