Spring Framework 5.3.0-5.3.38 DoS via SpEL Expr
CVE-2024-38808 Published on August 20, 2024
CVE-2024-38808: Spring Expression DoS Vulnerability
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-38808 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. 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 small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-38808
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Affected Versions
Spring Framework:- Version 5.3.0 and below 5.3.39, 6.0+ is affected.
Exploit Probability
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