How severe is CVE-2011-2894?

CVE-2011-2894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2894?

CVE-2011-2894 primarily affects Vmware Spring Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2894?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2894 published?

CVE-2011-2894 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2894

CVE-2011-2894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
Published: 2011-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Spring Framework 3.0.0 through 3.0.5, Spring Security 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.6, and possibly other versions deserialize objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and execute untrusted code by (1) serializing a java.lang.Proxy instance and using InvocationHandler, or (2) accessing internal AOP interfaces, as demonstrated using deserialization of a DefaultListableBeanFactory instance to execute arbitrary commands via the java.lang.Runtime class.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2894?: Spring Framework 3.0.0 through 3.0.5, Spring Security 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.6, and possibly other versions deserialize objects from untrusted sources, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and execute untrusted code by (1) serializing a java.lang.Proxy instance and using InvocationHandler, or (2) accessing internal AOP interfaces, as demonstrated using deserialization of a DefaultListableBeanFactory instance to execute arbitrary commands via the java.lang.Runtime class.
How severe is CVE-2011-2894?: CVE-2011-2894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2894?: CVE-2011-2894 primarily affects Vmware Spring Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2894 published?: CVE-2011-2894 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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