QID 981438

QID 981438: Java (maven) Security Update for org.springframework.security:spring-security-core (GHSA-27xw-p8v6-9jjr)

Spring Security versions 5.1.x prior to 5.1.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability during JWT issuer validation. In order to be impacted, the same private key for an honest issuer and a malicious user must be used when signing JWTs. In that case, a malicious user could fashion signed JWTs with the malicious issuer URL that may be granted for the honest issuer.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.4 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-27xw-p8v6-9jjr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981438

    CVE-2018-15801 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-27xw-p8v6-9jjr org.springframework.security:spring-security-core URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-27xw-p8v6-9jjr
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