CVE-2017-12881: Spring Framework Spring Batch Admin Vulnerable To Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-274r-p6v6-fhh4
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-12881 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) spring batch admin vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring batch admin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (csrf) in the file upload functionality. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.RELEASE.

CVE-2017-12881 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-12881
GHSA Identifier GHSA-274r-p6v6-fhh4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-12881

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager fixed: 1.3.0.RELEASE 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.batch</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-batch-admin-manager</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-12881, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0.RELEASE), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Spring Framework, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Spring Batch Admin before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims and submit arbitrary requests, such as exploiting the file upload vulnerability.

CVE-2017-12881 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0.RELEASE
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager
maven/org.springframework.batch/spring-batch-admin-manager
Maven
< 1.3.0.RELEASE
1.3.0.RELEASE

References

NVD — CVE-2017-12881 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12881
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-attic/spring-batch-admin
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/16/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12881?
CVE-2017-12881 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Batch Admin vulnerable to Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the file upload functionality under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0.RELEASE across affected packages: org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager.
What version fixes CVE-2017-12881?
Upgrading to 1.3.0.RELEASE (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-batch-admin-manager affected?
Yes, org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0.RELEASE. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0.RELEASE or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12881?
CVE-2017-12881 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-12881?
CVE-2017-12881 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-12881?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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