Description
Spring Security versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.2, 5.2.x prior to 5.2.4, 5.1.x prior to 5.1.10, 5.0.x prior to 5.0.16 and 4.2.x prior to 4.2.16 use a fixed null initialization vector with CBC Mode in the implementation of the queryable text encryptor. A malicious user with access to the data that has been encrypted using such an encryptor may be able to derive the unencrypted values using a dictionary attack.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spring by VMware | Spring Security | >= 4.2, < 4.2.16; >= 5.0, < 5.0.16; >= 5.1, < 5.1.10; >= 5.2, < 5.2.4; >= 5.3, < 5.3.2 |
References
- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5408Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5408Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Timeline
- Published
- May 14, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified