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CVE-2021-22096 (GCVE-0-2021-22096)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-28 15:22 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:30
VLAI
Summary
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.10, 5.2.0 - 5.2.17, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries.
CWE
  • CWE-117 - Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Spring Framework Affected: Spring Framework versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.12+, 5.2.x prior to 5.2.18+ and all older unsupported versions are impacted.
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  • Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
  • Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.

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Detection rules are retrieved from Rulezet.

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Related by attack behaviour

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