CVE-2024-38820: Spring Framework DataBinder Case Sensitive Match Exception Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2025-22233: Spring Framework DataBinder Case Sensitive Match Exception. Affects org.springframework:spring-context across 4 version ranges.
< 5.3.39
>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.23
>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.20
>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.7
Fixed in 5.3.39, 6.1.20 or 6.2.7, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- libspring-java · Debian:11
The same CVE-2025-22233 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
The Spring Framework is a powerful framework for building Java applications, providing comprehensive infrastructure support for developing Java applications. It offers features such as dependency injection, transaction management, and aspect-oriented programming. However, certain versions of the Spring Framework are vulnerable to a case-sensitive match exception in the DataBinder, which can lead to security issues if not addressed.
Vulnerability Detail
CVE-2024-38820 arises from the Spring Framework's DataBinder, which fails to properly enforce disallowedFields checks in a case-sensitive manner. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass restrictions on request parameter names, potentially leading to unauthorized data binding and manipulation. The affected versions include Spring Framework 6.2.0 to 6.2.6, 6.1.0 to 6.1.19, 6.0.0 to 6.0.27, and 5.3.0 to 5.3.42, with older unsupported versions also being at risk. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 3.1, indicating a low severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 7.1.0-RC1 as of 23 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
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The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 5.3.395.3.39 -
>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.206.1.20 -
>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.76.2.7
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, consider using a dedicated model object with properties specifically for data binding or utilize constructor binding to explicitly declare what to bind. Additionally, prefer using allowedFields over disallowedFields for setting binding.
Conclusion
CVE-2024-38820 presents a case-sensitive match exception vulnerability in the Spring Framework's DataBinder, affecting several versions. Users are advised to upgrade to the patched versions to mitigate potential security risks. Utilizing Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
CVE-2024-38820 is a vulnerability in the Spring Framework's DataBinder that allows for case-sensitive bypass of disallowedFields checks.
Affected versions include Spring Framework 6.2.0 to 6.2.6, 6.1.0 to 6.1.19, 6.0.0 to 6.0.27, and 5.3.0 to 5.3.42.
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The CVSS score for CVE-2024-38820 is 3.1, indicating a low severity level.
Upgrade to the fixed versions of the Spring Framework as specified in the 'how to fix' section.
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