CVE-2025-22233: Spring Framework Spring Framework DataBinder Case Sensitive Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4wp7-92pw-q264
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-22233 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) spring framework databinder case sensitive vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring framework databinder case sensitive match exception. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.7, 6.1.20.

CVE-2025-22233 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-22233
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4wp7-92pw-q264
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-22233

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:spring-context fixed: 6.2.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.7</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-context fixed: 6.1.20 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
    <version>6.1.20</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-context fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-context fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-22233, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework

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 6.2.7), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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-2024-38820 ensured Locale-independent, lowercase conversion for both the configured disallowedFields patterns and for request parameter names. However, there are still cases where it is possible to bypass the disallowedFields checks. Affected Spring Products and Versions Spring Framework: * 6.2.0 - 6.2.6 * 6.1.0 - 6.1.19 * 6.0.0 - 6.0.27 * 5.3.0 - 5.3.42 * Older, unsupported versions are also affected Mitigation Users of affected versions should upgrade to the corresponding fixed version. | Affected version(s) | Fix Version | Availability | | - | - | - | | 6.2.x | 6.2.7 | OSS | | 6.1.x | 6.1.20 | OSS | | 6.0.x | 6.0.28 | Commercial https://enterprise.spring.io/ | | 5.3.x | 5.3.43 | Commercial https://enterprise.spring.io/ | No further mitigation steps are necessary. Generally, we recommend using a dedicated model object with properties only for data binding, or using constructor binding since constructor arguments explicitly declare what to bind together with turning off setter binding through the declarativeBinding flag. See the Model Design section in the reference documentation. For setting binding, prefer the use of allowedFields (an explicit list) over disallowedFields. Credit This issue was responsibly reported by the TERASOLUNA Framework Development Team from NTT DATA Group Corporation.

CVE-2025-22233 Affected Spring Framework Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.76.1.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework:spring-context
maven/org.springframework/spring-context
Maven
≥ 6.2.0
< 6.2.7
6.2.7
org.springframework:spring-context
maven/org.springframework/spring-context
Maven
≥ 6.1.0
< 6.1.20
6.1.20
org.springframework:spring-context
maven/org.springframework/spring-context
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
≤ 6.0.23
org.springframework:spring-context
maven/org.springframework/spring-context
Maven
≤ 5.3.39

References

NVD — CVE-2025-22233 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22233
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/issues/34801
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/edfcc6ffb188e4614ec9b212e3208b666981851c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/ee62701f5634e904e42e218baad142cea2bcd332
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2025-22233

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22233?
CVE-2025-22233 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Framework DataBinder Case Sensitive Match Exception under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.7, 6.1.20 across affected packages: org.springframework:spring-context.
What version fixes CVE-2025-22233?
Upgrading to 6.2.7, 6.1.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-context affected?
Yes, org.springframework:spring-context is affected in releases prior to 6.2.7, 6.1.20, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.7, 6.1.20, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22233?
CVE-2025-22233 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-22233?
CVE-2025-22233 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-22233?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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