CVE-2018-1270

CVE-2018-1270 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 7.5
• EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
• Published: 2018-04-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Spring Framework, versions 5.0 prior to 5.0.5 and versions 4.3 prior to 4.3.15 and older unsupported versions, allow applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A malicious user (or attacker) can craft a message to the broker that can lead to a remote code execution attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1270?

Spring Framework, versions 5.0 prior to 5.0.5 and versions 4.3 prior to 4.3.15 and older unsupported versions, allow applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A malicious user (or attacker) can craft a message to the broker that can lead to a remote code execution attack.

How severe is CVE-2018-1270?

CVE-2018-1270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1270?

CVE-2018-1270 primarily affects Vmware Spring Framework. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-1270 published?

CVE-2018-1270 was published on 2018-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103696
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2939
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/4ed49b103f64a0cecb38064f26cbf1389afc12124653da2d35166dbe%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6d3d34adcf3dfc48e36342aa1f18ce3c20bb8e4c458a97508d5bfed1%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ab825fcade0b49becfa30235b3d54f4a51bb74ea96b6c9adb5d1378c%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/dcf8599b80e43a6b60482607adb76c64672772dc2d9209ae2170f369%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf1bbc0ea4a9f014cf94df9a12a6477d24a27f52741dbc87f2fd52ff2%40%3Cissues.geode.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00022.html
• https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1270
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44796/
• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

Affected products (69)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:12.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:big_data_discovery:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_converged_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_performance_intelligence_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_services_gatekeeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:health_sciences_information_manager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:healthcare_master_person_index:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:healthcare_master_person_index:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_gateway:17.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_back_office:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_back_office:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_central_office:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_central_office:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_customer_insights:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_customer_insights:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_integration_bus:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_integration_bus:14.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_integration_bus:14.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_integration_bus:14.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_integration_bus:14.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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