CVE-2024-38828: Spring Framework Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w3c8-7r8f-9jp8
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38828 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring mvc controller vulnerable to a dos attack. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.42.

CVE-2024-38828 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38828
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w3c8-7r8f-9jp8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:N/A:L).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-38828

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:spring-webmvc fixed: 5.3.42 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>5.3.42</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-38828, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework

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 5.3.42), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

Spring MVC controller methods with an @RequestBody byte[] method parameter are vulnerable to a DoS attack.

CVE-2024-38828 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.42
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 5.3.0
< 5.3.42
5.3.42

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38828 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38828
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250509-0009
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38828

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38828?
CVE-2024-38828 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring MVC controller vulnerable to a DoS attack under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.3.42 across affected packages: org.springframework:spring-webmvc.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38828?
Upgrading to 5.3.42 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-webmvc affected?
Yes, org.springframework:spring-webmvc is affected in releases prior to 5.3.42. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.42 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38828?
CVE-2024-38828 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38828?
CVE-2024-38828 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-38828?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework'. 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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