CVE-2025-22228: Spring Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mg83-c7gq-rv5c
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CVSS 7.4
CWE-287 CWE-521
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-22228 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring security does not enforce password length. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.3.8, 6.4.4, 6.2.10, 6.1.14, 6.0.16, 5.8.18, 5.7.16.

CVE-2025-22228 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-22228
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mg83-c7gq-rv5c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-22228

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-crypto fixed: 6.3.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>6.3.8</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 6.4.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>6.4.4</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 6.2.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.10</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 6.1.14 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>6.1.14</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 6.0.16 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.16</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 5.8.18 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>5.8.18</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto fixed: 5.7.16 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-crypto</artifactId>
    <version>5.7.16</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-2025-22228, 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 6.3.8), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

BCryptPasswordEncoder.matches(CharSequence,String) will incorrectly return true for passwords larger than 72 characters as long as the first 72 characters are the same.

CVE-2025-22228 Affected Spring Framework Versions

7 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.3.86.4.46.2.106.1.146.0.165.8.185.7.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 6.3.0
< 6.3.8
6.3.8
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 6.4.0
< 6.4.4
6.4.4
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 6.2.0
< 6.2.10
6.2.10
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 6.1.0
< 6.1.14
6.1.14
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.16
6.0.16
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
≥ 5.8.0
< 5.8.18
5.8.18
org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-crypto
Maven
< 5.7.16
5.7.16

References

NVD — CVE-2025-22228 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22228
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security/commit/46f0dc6dfc8402cd556c598fdf2d31f9d46cdbf3
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250425-0009
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22228

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22228?
CVE-2025-22228 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Security Does Not Enforce Password Length under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.3.8, 6.4.4, 6.2.10, 6.1.14, 6.0.16, 5.8.18, 5.7.16 across affected packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto.
What version fixes CVE-2025-22228?
Upgrading to 6.3.8, 6.4.4, 6.2.10, 6.1.14, 6.0.16, 5.8.18, 5.7.16 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-security-crypto affected?
Yes, org.springframework.security:spring-security-crypto is affected in releases prior to 6.3.8, 6.4.4, 6.2.10, 6.1.14, 6.0.16, 5.8.18, 5.7.16. Upgrade your dependency to 6.3.8, 6.4.4, 6.2.10, 6.1.14, 6.0.16, 5.8.18, 5.7.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22228?
CVE-2025-22228 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-22228?
CVE-2025-22228 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-22228?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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