Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in vulnerable Spring Data Commons property binding can let a remote, unauthenticated attacker execute code through certain HTTP request handling paths. Successful exploitation could compromise application data, integrity, and availability. CISA lists this CVE as known exploited, making exposed legacy deployments an urgent concern.
Executive priority
Treat confirmed exposed instances as immediate remediation work because exploitation is documented and successful attacks can produce full application compromise. Rapidly inventory internet-facing services first, then internal and unsupported systems. Do not treat perimeter controls as a substitute for upgrading.
Technical view
Improper neutralization of special elements in the Spring Data Commons property binder enables crafted parameters to reach code-execution behavior. Relevant paths include Spring Data REST-backed HTTP resources and projection-based request payload binding. The supplied record lists affected 1.13.x through 1.13.10, 2.0.x through 2.0.5, and older unsupported versions.
Likely exposure
Highest risk exists where an application uses a listed Spring Data Commons version and exposes affected Spring Data REST resources or projection-based binding to untrusted requests. Dependency presence alone does not prove reachability. Transitive dependencies and unsupported applications may obscure vulnerable versions.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status supports known exploitation in the wild. The bundle provides no details about observed campaigns, targets, exploit reliability, or current exploitation volume. The CVSS 9.8 vector indicates network reachability, low complexity, no required privileges, and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
The bundle inconsistently labels the product as Spring Framework while its description identifies Spring Data Commons. Its version wording is also malformed, so confirm exact applicability and fixed releases against current vendor guidance. KEV establishes exploitation status but does not establish exploitation of any specific organization.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize internet-facing applications using affected Spring Data Commons versions.
- Upgrade according to current Spring vendor guidance; the supplied bundle does not name fixed versions.
- Replace older unsupported releases with a vendor-supported version.
- Until upgraded, restrict untrusted access to affected HTTP resources and binding paths.
- Check applicable Oracle guidance where Spring Data Commons is embedded in Oracle products.
Validation and detection
- Resolve effective Spring Data Commons versions, including transitive dependencies, across deployed applications.
- Identify Spring Data REST-backed resources and projection-based request payload binding.
- Confirm whether affected paths accept requests from unauthenticated or otherwise untrusted clients.
- Verify upgraded deployments no longer contain versions listed as affected.
- Review application, gateway, and endpoint telemetry for suspicious requests without attempting exploitation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- Added to KEVCISA-ADP
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities metadata lists this CVE as known exploited.
- ADP timelineCISA-ADP
CVE-2018-1273 added to CISA KEV
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
- 2022-03-25T00:00:00.000Z: CVE-2018-1273 added to CISA KEV
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlCVE reference, dell · x_refsource_MISC
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1273CVE reference, dell · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-1273CVE reference, CISA-ADP · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.