QID 982251

QID 982251: Java (maven) Security Update for org.springframework.security:spring-security-core (GHSA-48rw-j489-928m)

Spring Security versions 5.2.x prior to 5.2.4 and 5.3.x prior to 5.3.2 contain a signature wrapping vulnerability during SAML response validation. When using the spring-security-saml2-service-provider component, a malicious user can carefully modify an otherwise valid SAML response and append an arbitrary assertion that Spring Security will accept as valid.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-48rw-j489-928m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-48rw-j489-928m org.springframework.security:spring-security-core URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-48rw-j489-928m