CVE-2021-22118

Description

In Spring Framework, versions 5.2.x prior to 5.2.15 and versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, a WebFlux application is vulnerable to a privilege escalation: by (re)creating the temporary storage directory, a locally authenticated malicious user can read or modify files that have been uploaded to the WebFlux application, or overwrite arbitrary files with multipart request data.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
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Affected: n/a Spring Framework
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22118?
CVE-2021-22118 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22118?
To fix CVE-2021-22118, 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-2021-22118 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22118 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-2021-22118?
CVE-2021-22118 affects n/a Spring Framework.
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