Spring Framework DoS via crafted SpEL expression (pre-5.2.24, 5.3.27, 6.0.8)
CVE-2023-20863 Published on April 13, 2023
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-20863 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2023-20863 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-20863
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Exploit Probability
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