CVE-2024-38821

Authorization Bypass of Static Resources in WebFlux Applications

Description

Spring WebFlux applications that have Spring Security authorization rules on static resources can be bypassed under certain circumstances. For this to impact an application, all of the following must be true: * It must be a WebFlux application * It must be using Spring's static resources support * It must have a non-permitAll authorization rule applied to the static resources support

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 9.58% Top 10%
Affected: Spring Spring
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38821
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250124-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38821?
CVE-2024-38821 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38821?
To fix CVE-2024-38821, 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-2024-38821 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-38821 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38821?
CVE-2024-38821 affects Spring Spring.
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