Denial of Service Vulnerability in libspring-java

libspring-java Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

01/04/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Medium

Severity

6.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2022-22950: 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. Affects libspring-java versions < cfa701b8726f06528e9d408b1b94f333f70da45f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

libspring-java is a library used in the Debian ecosystem, specifically in versions 10, 11, 12, and 13. It provides functionality related to the Spring Framework. The library is susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability, which can be triggered by a specially crafted SpEL expression.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-22950, exists in Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.16 and older unsupported versions. It allows an attacker to exploit a flaw in the SpEL expression handling, leading to a denial of service condition. By providing a specially crafted expression, an attacker can cause the application to consume excessive resources, resulting in a loss of availability.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is necessary to apply the fix by upgrading the libspring-java package.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the libspring-java package in the Debian ecosystem is vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to a flaw in the handling of SpEL expressions. It is crucial to upgrade the package to a fixed version to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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