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CVE-2022-22950

MEDIUM
6.5NVD

Summary

generated automatically from NVD data

Spring Framework, in versions 5.3.0 through 5.3.16 and older unsupported releases, is affected by a flaw in how it handles SpEL expressions. A user can supply a specially crafted expression that triggers a denial of service, a weakness classed as CWE-770 (allocation of resources without limits or throttling). The issue is rated MEDIUM with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5, reachable over the network by a low-privileged user and affecting availability only.

NVD description

n Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.16 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL expression that may cause a denial of service condition.

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EPSS · FIRST.org

36.1%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days

Higher than 98% of scored CVEs

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-19, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
/ 10.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Information

Published
1 avr. 2022
Updated
8 oct. 2026
Status
Modified
Source
security@vmware.com

Affected products

vmware spring framework
Versions : 5.2.20, 5.3.17

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770CWE-770

References (2)

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