CVE-2022-22950 (GCVE-0-2022-22950)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-04-01 22:17 – Updated: 2026-10-08 21:03
VLAI
Summary
n Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.16 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial of service condition.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-08 21:01 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-770 - Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Assigner
vmware CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard C 64/100 over 254 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Spring Framework Affected: Spring Framework versions 5.3.X prior to 5.3.17+ and all old and unsupported versions
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