Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects some older Spring Framework applications on Windows. If Spring MVC serves static files directly from the filesystem, a crafted web request could access files outside the intended directory. Exposure depends on application configuration, not just the library version. Most likely exposure is internet-facing or internal Java web applications using affected Spring Framework versions on Windows with Spring MVC static resources mapped to filesystem paths. Treat as a targeted remediation item, not a broad emergency. Prioritize public Windows Spring applications on vulnerable versions, especially where local files could contain secrets, configuration, or sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Spring Framework to 5.0.5, 4.3.15, or later supported releases.; Check Pivotal, Red Hat, and Oracle advisories for product-specific remediation.; Avoid serving Spring MVC static resources from Windows filesystem paths where practical..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2018:2669CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:2939CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:1320CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1271CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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