CVE-2024-37084: Spring Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p528-3mvf-gr87
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-37084 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in spring cloud data flow. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.11.4.

CVE-2024-37084 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-37084
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p528-3mvf-gr87
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-37084

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.cloud:spring-cloud-skipper fixed: 2.11.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.cloud</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-cloud-skipper</artifactId>
    <version>2.11.4</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.cloud

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-37084, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.cloud

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 2.11.4), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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

In Spring Cloud Data Flow versions prior to 2.11.4, a malicious user who has access to the Skipper server api can use a crafted upload request to write an arbitrary file to any location on the file system which could lead to compromising the server

CVE-2024-37084 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.11.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-skipper
maven/org.springframework.cloud/spring-cloud-skipper
Maven
< 2.11.4
2.11.4

References

NVD — CVE-2024-37084 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37084
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-cloud/spring-cloud-dataflow
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-37084

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37084?
CVE-2024-37084 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Remote code execution in Spring Cloud Data Flow under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.11.4 across affected packages: org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-skipper.
What version fixes CVE-2024-37084?
Upgrading to 2.11.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-cloud-skipper affected?
Yes, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-skipper is affected in releases prior to 2.11.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.11.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-37084?
CVE-2024-37084 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-37084?
CVE-2024-37084 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-37084?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.cloud'. 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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