CVE-2024-38827

Spring Security Authorization Bypass for Case Sensitive Comparisons

Description

The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Spring by VMware Tanzu Spring Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38827
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250124-0007/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38827?
CVE-2024-38827 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38827?
To fix CVE-2024-38827, 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-2024-38827 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38827 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-2024-38827?
CVE-2024-38827 affects Spring by VMware Tanzu Spring Security.
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