CVE-2024-38820

CVE-2024-38820: Spring Framework DataBinder Case Sensitive Match Exception

Description

The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory spring.io
Affected: VMware Spring
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38820 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241129-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38820?
CVE-2024-38820 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38820?
To fix CVE-2024-38820, 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-2024-38820 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38820 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-2024-38820?
CVE-2024-38820 affects VMware Spring.
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