What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1271?

CVE-2018-1271 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 35.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-1271?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-1271. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 35.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1271?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-1271. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Java CVE-2018-1271

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-04-06 security_alert@emc.com

Java Microsoft Path Traversal Spring Framework Application Testing Suite Big Data Discovery Communications Converged Application Server Communications Diameter Signaling Router Communications Performance Intelligence Center Communications Policy Management Communications Services Gatekeeper Enterprise Manager Ops Center Goldengate For Big Data Health Sciences Information Manager Healthcare Master Person Index Insurance Calculation Engine Insurance Rules Palette Primavera Gateway Rapid Planning Retail Back Office Retail Central Office Retail Customer Insights Retail Integration Bus Retail Open Commerce Platform Retail Order Broker Retail Point Of Sale Retail Predictive Application Server Retail Returns Management Retail Xstore Point Of Service Service Architecture Leveraging Tuxedo Tape Library Acsls

5.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 06, 2018 - 13:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionNVD

Spring Framework, versions 5.0 prior to 5.0.5 and versions 4.3 prior to 4.3.15 and older unsupported versions, allow applications to configure Spring MVC to serve static resources (e.g. CSS, JS, images). When static resources are served from a file system on Windows (as opposed to the classpath, or the ServletContext), a malicious user can send a request using a specially crafted URL that can lead a directory traversal attack.

AnalysisAI

Spring Framework, versions 5.0 prior to 5.0.5 and versions 4.3 prior to 4.3.15 and older unsupported versions, allow applications to configure Spring MVC to serve static resources (e.g. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Spring Framework, versions 5.0 prior to 5.0.5 and versions 4.3 prior to 4.3.15 and older unsupported versions, allow applications to configure Spring MVC to serve static resources (e.g. CSS, JS, images). When static resources are served from a file system on Windows (as opposed to the classpath, or the ServletContext), a malicious user can send a request using a specially crafted URL that can lead a directory traversal attack. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Framework, Oracle Application Testing Suite, Oracle Big Data Discovery, Oracle Communications Converged Application Server, Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router. Version information: prior to 5.0.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.