Description
When processing user provided XML documents, the Spring Framework 4.0.0 to 4.0.4, 3.0.0 to 3.2.8, and possibly earlier unsupported versions did not disable by default the resolution of URI references in a DTD declaration. This enabled an XXE attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pivotal | Spring Framework | 4.0.0 to 4.0.4, 3.0.0 to 3.2.8, Earlier unsupported versions may be affected | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libspring-java | 3.0.6.RELEASE-14 | — |
| Debian 13 | libspring-java | 3.0.6.RELEASE-14 | — |
| Debian 12 | libspring-java | 3.0.6.RELEASE-14 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libspring-java | 3.2.13-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4774-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libspring-java | 3.0.6.RELEASE-13ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4774-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.springframework:spring-webmvc | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5 | 4.0.5 | GHSA-f93f-g33r-8pcp |
| Maven | org.springframework:spring-webmvc | >= 3.0.0, < 3.2.8 | 3.2.8 | GHSA-f93f-g33r-8pcp |
Advisories 1
- USN-4774-1 libspring-java vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026