CVE-2019-3799: Path Traversal in Spring Cloud Config

org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

23/05/2019

Disclosed on

CVE-2019-3799

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

6.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2019-3799: Path Traversal in Spring Cloud Config. Affects org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server across 3 version ranges.

< 1.4.6 >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.2

Fixed in 1.4.6, 2.0.4 or 2.1.2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓

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Background

Spring Cloud Config is a module that allows applications to externalize their configuration in a centralized and versioned manner. It provides a server that serves configuration files to client applications. The vulnerability in question affects versions 1.4.x, 2.0.x, and 2.1.x of the Spring Cloud Config server. These versions allow malicious users to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized access to arbitrary configuration files.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input validation in the spring-cloud-config-server module. By sending a specially crafted URL, an attacker can manipulate the server to serve arbitrary configuration files. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary code. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 6.5.

How To Fix

Fixed versions by release line

The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.

< 1.4.6 1.4.6
>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 2.0.4
>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.2 2.1.2

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to upgrade to the fixed versions to mitigate the risk.

Conclusion

The Path Traversal vulnerability in Spring Cloud Config allows attackers to access arbitrary configuration files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary code. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions (1.4.6, 2.0.4, or 2.1.2) to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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