CVE-2024-38808

CVE-2024-38808: Spring Expression DoS Vulnerability

Description

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true: * The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: Spring Spring Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38808?
CVE-2024-38808 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38808?
To fix CVE-2024-38808, 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-2024-38808 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38808 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-2024-38808?
CVE-2024-38808 affects Spring Spring Framework.
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