# CVE-2023-20860: Spring Framework running version 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 or 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 using "\*\*" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcReques

- Also known as: GHSA-7PHW-CXX7-Q9VQ
- Severity: CVSS 7.5 (High), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Fixed in: 6.0.7, 5.3.26
- Published: 2023-03-27 · Updated: 2025-02-19

## Affected

- n/a Spring Framework: version range not reported
- org.springframework:spring (Maven): from 6.0.0, fixed in 6.0.7
- org.springframework:spring (Maven): from 5.3.0, fixed in 5.3.26
- org.springframework:spring-webmvc (Maven): from 6.0.0, fixed in 6.0.7
- org.springframework:spring-webmvc (Maven): from 5.3.0, fixed in 5.3.26

## Description

Spring Framework running version 6.0.0 - 6.0.6 or 5.3.0 - 5.3.25 using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration with the mvcRequestMatcher creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring MVC, and the potential for a security bypass.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Spring, upgrade to a fixed version (6.0.7, 5.3.26) per the references below.
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## References

- https://spring.io/security/cve-2023-20860
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230505-0006/
- https://github.com/limo520/CVE-2023-20860

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