HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-6652
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-6652

CWE-89Published: October 5, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Pivotal Spring Data JPA before 1.9.6 (Gosling SR6) and 1.10.x before 1.10.4 (Hopper SR4), when used with a repository that defines a String query using the @Query annotation, allows attackers to execute arbitrary JPQL commands via a sort instance with a function call.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-6652 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

pivotal_software1 product(s)
spring data jpa
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-jpa/commit/b8e7fe
PATCHhttps://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-jpa/commit/b8e7fe
ADVISORYhttps://jira.spring.io/browse/DATAJPA-965
ADVISORYhttps://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6652
ADVISORYhttps://jira.spring.io/browse/DATAJPA-965
ADVISORYhttps://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6652

All References (10)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93276
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https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-jpa/commit/b8e7fePatch
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https://jira.spring.io/browse/DATAJPA-965Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6652Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93276
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https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-jpa/commit/b8e7fePatch
→
https://jira.spring.io/browse/DATAJPA-965Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
→
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6652Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-01

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-6652
CVSS Score5.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 5, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-6652 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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