CVE-2023-20861

Description

In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.3.0 - 5.3.25, 5.2.0.RELEASE - 5.2.22.RELEASE, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory spring.io
Affected: n/a Spring Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20861 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230420-0007/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20861?
CVE-2023-20861 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20861?
To fix CVE-2023-20861, 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-2023-20861 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20861 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-2023-20861?
CVE-2023-20861 affects n/a Spring Framework.
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