What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22968?

CVE-2022-22968 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-22968?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-22968. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Spring Framework CVE-2022-22968

MEDIUM

Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity (CWE-178)

2022-04-14 security@vmware.com

Java Information Disclosure Oracle VMware Active Iq Unified Manager Snapmanager Snap Creator Framework Mysql Enterprise Monitor Spring Framework Metrocluster Tiebreaker Cloud Secure Agent Netapp

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-178 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Case sensitivity handling
Impact	CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 5.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.springframework:spring-context fix: 5.2.21.RELEASE, 5.3.19

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-178. In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not effectively protected unless it is listed with both upper and lower case for the first character of the field, including upper and lower case for the first character of all nested fields within the property path. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Framework, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Cloud Secure Agent, Netapp Metrocluster Tiebreaker, Netapp Snap Creator Framework.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions, the patterns for disallowedFields on a DataBinder are case sensitive which means a field is not effectively protected unless it is listed with both upper and lower case for the first character of the field, including upper and lower case for the first character of all nested fields within the property path.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

5.7%

Top 8% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 5.7%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +6

CVSS: +26

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:cloud_secure_agent:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:metrocluster_tiebreaker:-:*:*:*:*:clustered_data_ontap:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snap_creator_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapmanager:-:*:*:*:*:oracle:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapmanager:-:*:*:*:*:sap:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_enterprise_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22968 ADVISORY https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2022-22968 REF https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0004/ REF https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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