Description
Spring Framework (versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.7, versions 4.3.x prior to 4.3.18, and older unsupported versions) allow web applications to change the HTTP request method to any HTTP method (including TRACE) using the HiddenHttpMethodFilter in Spring MVC. If an application has a pre-existing XSS vulnerability, a malicious user (or attacker) can use this filter to escalate to an XST (Cross Site Tracing) attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pivotal | Spring Framework | 5.0.x – < 5.0.7, 4.3.x – < 4.3.18 | 5.0.7 |
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 | 4.3.19-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libspring-java | 4.3.19-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libspring-java | 4.3.19-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | libspring-java | 4.3.5-1+deb9u1 | DLA-2635-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libspring-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libspring-java | No fix yet | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.springframework:spring-web | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.7 | 5.0.7 | GHSA-9gcm-f4x3-8jpw |
| Maven | org.springframework:spring-web | >= 4.3.0, < 4.3.18 | 4.3.18 | GHSA-9gcm-f4x3-8jpw |
Advisories 4
- DLA-2635-1 libspring-java - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-1660 Oracle Utilities: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 28, 2025
- WID-SEC-2025-1212 Oracle Communications Applications: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 2, 2025
- WID-SEC-2024-0528 Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Feb 29, 2024
References
- 107984 vdb-entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-11039
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210423 [SECURITY] [DLA 2635-1] libspring-java security update mailing-list
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html