How severe is CVE-2024-38820?

CVE-2024-38820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38820?

CVE-2024-38820 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38820?

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

Does CVE-2024-38820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2933.

When was CVE-2024-38820 published?

CVE-2024-38820 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38820

CVE-2024-38820 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-178.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2933
Weakness: CWE-178
Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
Published: 2024-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38820?: The fix for CVE-2022-22968 made disallowedFields patterns in DataBinder case insensitive. However, String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in fields not protected as expected.
How severe is CVE-2024-38820?: CVE-2024-38820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38820?: CVE-2024-38820 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2933.
When was CVE-2024-38820 published?: CVE-2024-38820 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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