CVE-2019-3797: Spring Framework SQL Injection Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2019-3797 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor and sql injection in spring data jpa. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.11.20, 2.0.14, 2.1.6.
CVE-2019-3797 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
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:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2019-3797
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.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-data-jpa</artifactId>
<version>1.11.20</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-data-jpa</artifactId>
<version>2.0.14</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-data-jpa</artifactId>
<version>2.1.6</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.dataHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-3797, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.dataAnalyze 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 1.11.20), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.data 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. 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
CVE-2019-3797 Affected Spring Framework Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa
|
Maven |
< 1.11.20
|
1.11.20
|
|
org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.14
|
2.0.14
|
|
org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa
|
Maven |
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.6
|
2.1.6
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-jgmr-wrwx-mgfj",
"modified" : "2021-08-03T21:46:37Z",
"published" : "2019-05-14T04:02:35Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2019-3797" ],
"summary" : "Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor and SQL Injection in Spring Data JPA",
"details" : "This affects Spring Data JPA in versions up to and including 2.1.5, 2.0.13 and 1.11.19. Derived queries using any of the predicates ?startingWith?, ?endingWith? or ?containing? could return more results than anticipated when a maliciously crafted query parameter value is supplied. Also, LIKE expressions in manually defined queries could return unexpected results if the parameter values bound did not have escaped reserved characters properly.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.11.20"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "2.0.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "2.0.14"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.data:spring-data-jpa"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "2.1.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "2.1.6"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3797"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2019-3797"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-200", "CWE-89" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2019-05-10T04:22:00Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2019-05-06T16:29:00Z"
}
}