CVE-2022-22963: Spring Framework Spring Cloud Function Code Injection Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2022-22963 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) spring cloud function code injection vulnerability (CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring cloud function code injection with a specially crafted spel as a routing expression. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.3, 3.1.7.
CVE-2022-22963 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.8
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:H/A:H/E:H).
How to Fix CVE-2022-22963
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.cloud</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-cloud-function-context</artifactId>
<version>3.2.3</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.cloud</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-cloud-function-context</artifactId>
<version>3.1.7</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.cloudHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-22963, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.cloudAnalyze 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 3.2.3), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.cloud 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-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an expression language (el) statement in a framework such as a java server page (jsp) using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended el statement before it is executed. 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-2022-22963 Affected Spring Framework Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-function-context
|
Maven |
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.2.3
|
3.2.3
|
|
org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-function-context
|
Maven |
< 3.1.7
|
3.1.7
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-6v73-fgf6-w5j7",
"modified" : "2025-10-22T19:18:02Z",
"published" : "2022-04-03T00:00:59Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-22963" ],
"summary" : "Spring Cloud Function Code Injection with a specially crafted SpEL as a routing expression",
"details" : "In Spring Cloud Function versions 3.1.6, 3.2.2 and older unsupported versions, when using routing functionality it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL as a routing-expression that may result in remote code execution and access to local resources.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H"
} ],
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},
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22963"
}, {
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"url" : "https://github.com/spring-cloud/spring-cloud-function"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0005"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22963"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-java-spring-scf-rce-DQrHhJxH"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22963"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173430/Spring-Cloud-3.2.2-Remote-Command-Execution.html"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-917", "CWE-94" ],
"severity" : "CRITICAL",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2022-04-05T18:48:10Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2022-04-01T23:15:00Z"
}
}