What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22053?

CVE-2021-22053 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 13.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-22053?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-22053. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 13.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-22053?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-22053. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Java CVE-2021-22053

Q: Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2021-22053?

Applications using both `spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard` and `spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf` expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view.. A patch is available.

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2021-11-19 security@vmware.com

RCE Code Injection Java Spring Cloud Netflix

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 19, 2021 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

2 maven packages depend on org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard (1 direct, 1 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2.2.10.RELEASE.

DescriptionNVD

Applications using both spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard and spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view templates. When a request is made at /hystrix/monitor;[user-provided data], the path elements following hystrix/monitor are being evaluated as SpringEL expressions, which can lead to code execution.

AnalysisAI

Applications using both spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard and spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Applications using both spring-cloud-netflix-hystrix-dashboard and spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf expose a way to execute code submitted within the request URI path during the resolution of view templates. When a request is made at /hystrix/monitor;[user-provided data], the path elements following hystrix/monitor are being evaluated as SpringEL expressions, which can lead to code execution. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Cloud Netflix.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.