CVE-2022-22965 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-22965 focusing on the Spring Framework vulnerability impacting applications running on JDK 9+.

Understanding CVE-2022-22965

This CVE highlights the vulnerability in Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux applications that allows remote code execution (RCE) via data binding.

What is CVE-2022-22965?

A Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux application running on JDK 9+ may be vulnerable to RCE via data binding. The exploit requires the application to be running on Tomcat as a WAR deployment.

The Impact of CVE-2022-22965

If the application is deployed as a Spring Boot executable jar (default), it is not vulnerable to the specific exploit, but the general nature of the vulnerability may still pose risks.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-22965

Explore the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Affected Systems and Versions

Spring Framework versions 5.3.X prior to 5.3.18+, 5.2.x prior to 5.2.20+, and all old and unsupported versions are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit is triggered in Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux applications running on JDK 9+ that are deployed on Tomcat as a WAR.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2022-22965 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure applications are not vulnerable by running on Tomcat as a WAR deployment; consider upgrading to non-affected versions of Spring Framework.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices, regular security audits, and stay informed about relevant security advisories.

Patching and Updates

Monitor official sources for patches and updates to address the vulnerability.