CVE-2010-3700: Spring Framework Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3295-h9qx-r82x
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CWE-288
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-3700 is a MODERATE authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in springsource spring security and acegi security. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.6, 3.0.4.

CVE-2010-3700 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-3700
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3295-h9qx-r82x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-3700

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.security:spring-security-core fixed: 2.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.6</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-core fixed: 3.0.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.4</version>
</dependency>
org.acegisecurity:acegi-security fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.acegisecurity</groupId>
    <artifactId>acegi-security</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure 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.security

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-3700, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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 2.0.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security 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-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, where the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. 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

VMware SpringSource Spring Security 2.x before 2.0.6 and 3.x before 3.0.4, and Acegi Security 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 and 7.0, allows remote attackers to bypass security constraints via a path parameter.

CVE-2010-3700 Affected Spring Framework Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.63.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.security:spring-security-core
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-core
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.6
2.0.6
org.springframework.security:spring-security-core
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-core
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.0.4
3.0.4
org.acegisecurity:acegi-security
maven/org.acegisecurity/acegi-security
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
≤ 1.0.7

References

NVD — CVE-2010-3700 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3700
issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25015
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110802082343/http://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2010-3700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3700?
CVE-2010-3700 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in SpringSource Spring Security and Acegi Security under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.6, 3.0.4 across affected packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-core, org.acegisecurity:acegi-security.
What version fixes CVE-2010-3700?
Upgrading to 2.0.6, 3.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-security-core affected?
Yes, org.springframework.security:spring-security-core is affected in releases prior to 2.0.6, 3.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.6, 3.0.4 or later.
Is acegi-security affected?
Yes, org.acegisecurity:acegi-security is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-3700?
CVE-2010-3700 is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-3700?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security'. 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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