# CVE-2022-22968: 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 DataBind

- Also known as: GHSA-G5MM-VMX4-3RG7
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 5.3.19, 5.2.21.RELEASE
- Published: 2022-04-14 · Updated: 2026-10-08

## Affected

- n/a Spring Framework: Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.18, 5.2.0 - 5.2.20, and older unsupported versions
- org.springframework:spring-context (Maven): from 5.3.0, fixed in 5.3.19
- org.springframework:spring-context (Maven): fixed in 5.2.21.RELEASE

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Spring, upgrade to a fixed version (5.3.19, 5.2.21.RELEASE) per the references below.
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## References

- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22968
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0004/

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