# CVE-2018-1258: Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using met

- Also known as: GHSA-CXRJ-66C5-9FMH
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 5.0.6.RELEASE
- Published: 2018-05-11 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Pivotal Spring Framework: 5.0.5
- org.springframework:spring-core (Maven): from 5.0.5.RELEASE, fixed in 5.0.6.RELEASE

## Description

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Spring, upgrade to a fixed version (5.0.6.RELEASE) per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104222
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041896
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2413
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- 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://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1258
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html

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