6.5
MEDIUM
CVE-2023-20863
Apache Spring Framework Expression Language Denial of Service
Description

In spring framework versions prior to 5.2.24 release+ ,5.3.27+ and 6.0.8+ , it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

INFO

Published Date :

April 13, 2023, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:41 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-20863 has a 18 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-20863 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Vmware spring_framework
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-20863.

URL Resource
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0015/
https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20863 Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0015/
https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20863 Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

This is a sample for deploying a Spring Boot application in an environment built with Docker and Ansible.

Dockerfile Java

Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago
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Born at : Aug. 4, 2024, 2:10 p.m. This repo has been linked 8 different CVEs too.

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Shell

Updated: 7 months ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:30 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Shell

Updated: 7 months ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:29 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 7 months ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:27 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Shell

Updated: 7 months ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:26 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Shell

Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:24 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:22 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:21 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:19 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:18 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:16 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Born at : May 2, 2024, 9:14 p.m. This repo has been linked 73 different CVEs too.

None

SCSS Mustache

Updated: 9 months, 1 week ago
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Born at : March 11, 2024, 8:53 a.m. This repo has been linked 52 different CVEs too.

None

Python

Updated: 1 year, 1 month ago
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Born at : Nov. 8, 2023, 7:19 a.m. This repo has been linked 8 different CVEs too.

A centralized repository of standalone security patches for open source libraries.

appsec backport cve devsecops fix hotfix open-source patch protection remediation seal security update upgrade vulnerability

Updated: 5 months, 3 weeks ago
182 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : July 30, 2023, 4:46 p.m. This repo has been linked 265 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-20863 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-20863 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0015/
    Added Reference https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20863
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 10, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference VMware https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0015/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Changed Reference Type https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20863 No Types Assigned https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20863 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-917
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.2.0 up to (excluding) 5.2.24 *cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.3.0 up to (excluding) 5.3.27 *cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.0.8
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-20863 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-20863 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

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