CVE-2015-0201 Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.springframework:spring-core
Predictable session IDs in the Java SockJS client allow remote attackers to send messages to other sessions, impacting data integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-0201?
CVE-2015-0201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework, published on 10 Mar 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Java SockJS client in Pivotal Spring Framework 4.1.x before 4.1.5 generates predictable session ids, which allows remote attackers to send messages to other sessions via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0201?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.springframework:spring-core. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.springframework:spring-core Maven | From 4.1.0 | 4.1.5 |
org.springframework:spring-core Maven | From 4.1.0 | 4.1.5 |
Products include Pivotal Software Spring Framework, Vmware Spring Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0201?
Upgrade org.springframework:spring-core to 4.1.5 or later.
Is CVE-2015-0201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-45vg-2v73-vm62.