CVE-2024-22258: Spring Framework Improper Authentication Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2024-22258 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-470: Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in spring authorization server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.6, 1.2.3.
CVE-2024-22258 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.1
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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2024-22258
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.security</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server</artifactId>
<version>1.1.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server</artifactId>
<version>1.2.3</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.securityHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-22258, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.securityAnalyze 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 1.1.6), 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-470: Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection'), where the product uses external input with reflection to select which classes or code to use, but it does not sufficiently prevent the input from selecting improper classes or code. 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-2024-22258 Affected Spring Framework Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server
|
Maven |
< 1.1.6
|
1.1.6
|
|
org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server
|
Maven |
≥ 1.2.0
< 1.2.3
|
1.2.3
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-x637-x8p3-5p22",
"modified" : "2024-12-05T22:17:59Z",
"published" : "2024-03-20T15:32:28Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-22258" ],
"summary" : "Improper Authentication in Spring Authorization Server",
"details" : "Spring Authorization Server versions 1.0.0 - 1.0.5, 1.1.0 - 1.1.5, 1.2.0 - 1.2.2 and older unsupported versions are susceptible to a PKCE Downgrade Attack for Confidential Clients.\n\nSpecifically, an application is vulnerable when a Confidential Client uses PKCE for the Authorization Code Grant.\n\nAn application is not vulnerable when a Public Client uses PKCE for the Authorization Code Grant.\n\n",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.1.6"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-authorization-server"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.2.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.2.3"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22258"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-authorization-server/commit/a7035d22bd2de6c24e7125623d38fb83d8f659a9"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-22258"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "github.com/spring-projects/spring-authorization-server"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-287", "CWE-470" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2024-03-20T17:09:02Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2024-03-20T04:15:08Z"
}
}