CVE-2011-2731

CVE-2011-2731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Springsource Spring Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2731?
Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.
How severe is CVE-2011-2731?
CVE-2011-2731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2731 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2731?
CVE-2011-2731 primarily affects Vmware Springsource Spring Security. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2731?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2731 published?
CVE-2011-2731 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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