CVE-2025-22223: Spring Framework Spring Security Vulnerable To Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hh3m-g4qj-4835
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-290
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-22223 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) spring security vulnerable to authorization vulnerability (CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring security vulnerable to authorization bypass via security annotations. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.4.4.

CVE-2025-22223 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-22223
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hh3m-g4qj-4835
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
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:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-22223

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.security:spring-security-core fixed: 6.4.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-core</artifactId>
    <version>6.4.4</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.security

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-22223, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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 6.4.4), 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-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, where this attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. 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 Security 6.4.0 - 6.4.3 may not correctly locate method security annotations on parameterized types or methods. This may cause an authorization bypass.  You are not affected if you are not using @EnableMethodSecurity, or you do not have method security annotations on parameterized types or methods, or all method security annotations are attached to target methods

CVE-2025-22223 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.security:spring-security-core
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-core
Maven
≥ 6.4.0
< 6.4.4
6.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2025-22223 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22223
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security/commit/dc2e1af2dab8ef81cd4edd25b56a2babeaab8cf9
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22223

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22223?
CVE-2025-22223 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Security Vulnerable to Authorization Bypass via Security Annotations under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.4.4 across affected packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-core.
What version fixes CVE-2025-22223?
Upgrading to 6.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-security-core affected?
Yes, org.springframework.security:spring-security-core is affected in releases prior to 6.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 6.4.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22223?
CVE-2025-22223 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:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-22223?
CVE-2025-22223 is classified under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-22223?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security'. 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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