CVE-2025-22235

Spring Boot EndpointRequest.to() creates wrong matcher if actuator endpoint is not exposed

Description

EndpointRequest.to() creates a matcher for null/** if the actuator endpoint, for which the EndpointRequest has been created, is disabled or not exposed. Your application may be affected by this if all the following conditions are met: * You use Spring Security * EndpointRequest.to() has been used in a Spring Security chain configuration * The endpoint which EndpointRequest references is disabled or not exposed via web * Your application handles requests to /null and this path needs protection You are not affected if any of the following is true: * You don't use Spring Security * You don't use EndpointRequest.to() * The endpoint which EndpointRequest.to() refers to is enabled and is exposed * Your application does not handle requests to /null or this path does not need protection

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Spring Spring Boot
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22235?
CVE-2025-22235 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22235?
To fix CVE-2025-22235, 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-2025-22235 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-22235 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-2025-22235?
CVE-2025-22235 affects Spring Spring Boot.
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