CVE-2024-38829: Spring Framework Spring LDAP Data Exposure Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mqvr-2rp8-j7h4
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CVSS 3.7
CWE-178
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38829 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.7) spring ldap data exposure vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring ldap data exposure vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.8, 2.4.4.

CVE-2024-38829 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38829
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqvr-2rp8-j7h4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.7
CWE Classification CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.7

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-38829

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.ldap:spring-ldap-core fixed: 3.2.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.ldap</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-ldap-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.2.8</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.ldap:spring-ldap-core fixed: 2.4.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.ldap</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-ldap-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.4</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.ldap

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-38829, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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 3.2.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.ldap 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-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity, where the product does not properly account for differences in case sensitivity when accessing or determining the properties of a resource, leading to inconsistent results. 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

A vulnerability in Spring LDAP allows data exposure for case sensitive comparisons.This issue affects Spring LDAP: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.3, from 3.0.0 through 3.0.9, from 3.1.0 through 3.1.7, from 3.2.0 through 3.2.7, AND all versions prior to 2.4.0. The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in unintended columns from being queried Related to CVE-2024-38820 https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38820

CVE-2024-38829 Affected Spring Framework Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.82.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.ldap:spring-ldap-core
maven/org.springframework.ldap/spring-ldap-core
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.2.8
3.2.8
org.springframework.ldap:spring-ldap-core
maven/org.springframework.ldap/spring-ldap-core
Maven
< 2.4.4
2.4.4

References

Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-ldap
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38829
NVD — CVE-2024-38829 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38829

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38829?
CVE-2024-38829 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring LDAP data exposure vulnerability under CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.8, 2.4.4 across affected packages: org.springframework.ldap:spring-ldap-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38829?
Upgrading to 3.2.8, 2.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-ldap-core affected?
Yes, org.springframework.ldap:spring-ldap-core is affected in releases prior to 3.2.8, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.8, 2.4.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38829?
CVE-2024-38829 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38829?
CVE-2024-38829 is classified under CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity (The product does not properly account for differences in case sensitivity when accessing or determining the properties of a resource, leading to inconsistent results.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-38829?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.ldap'. 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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