4.3
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-38808
Apache Spring Framework SpEL Evaluation Denial of Service
Description

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true: * The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 20, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 30, 2024, 7:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-38808 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

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URL Resource
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-38808 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
SAP Patches Critical BusinessObjects Vulnerability with October Security Updates

SAP has released its monthly security patch updates, addressing several vulnerabilities across its product portfolio. The October Security Patch Day includes six new security notes and six updates to ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 08, 2024 (1 month, 1 week ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-38808 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 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Oct. 30, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-770
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 20, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true: * The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.
    Added Reference VMware https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808 [No types assigned]
    Added CVSS V3.1 VMware AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-38808 is associated with the following CWEs:

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