CVE-2022-23553: Spring Framework Alpine Allows URL Access Filter Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2w4p-2hf7-gh8x
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23553 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) alpine allows url access filter vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves alpine allows url access filter bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.4.

CVE-2022-23553 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23553
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2w4p-2hf7-gh8x
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23553

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.

us.springett:alpine fixed: 1.10.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>us.springett</groupId>
    <artifactId>alpine</artifactId>
    <version>1.10.4</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=us.springett

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-23553, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett

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 1.10.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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

Alpine is a scaffolding library in Java. Alpine prior to version 1.10.4 allows URL access filter bypass. This issue has been fixed in version 1.10.4. There are no known workarounds.

CVE-2022-23553 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
us.springett:alpine
maven/us.springett/alpine
Maven
< 1.10.4
1.10.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23553 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23553
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/commit/a7432184b9137ea095799a77f9ced370553acbd7
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/blob/alpine-parent-1.10.2/alpine/src/main/java/alpine/filters/BlacklistUrlFilter.java#L107-L121
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/blob/alpine-parent-1.10.2/alpine/src/main/java/alpine/filters/WhitelistUrlFilter.java#L115-L127
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/releases/tag/alpine-parent-1.10.4
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1009-Alpine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23553?
CVE-2022-23553 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Alpine allows URL access filter bypass under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.4 across affected packages: us.springett:alpine.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23553?
Upgrading to 1.10.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is alpine affected?
Yes, us.springett:alpine is affected in releases prior to 1.10.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23553?
CVE-2022-23553 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23553?
CVE-2022-23553 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23553?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett'. 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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