Improper handling of case sensitivity in Spring Framework
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. Versions 5.3.19 and 5.2.21 contain a patch for this issue.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.springframework:spring-context | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.19, < 5.2.21.RELEASE | 5.3.19, 5.2.21.RELEASE |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22968
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/833e750175349ab4fd502109a8b41af77e25cdea
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/a7cf19cec5ebd270f97a194d749e2d5701ad2ab7
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0004
- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22968
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-178- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.springframework:spring-context- Disclosed
- 15.04.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-g5mm-vmx4-3rg7 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.springframework:spring-context
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 04.2022 05.2025
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 0
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