CVE-2018-1273
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
Spring Data Commons contains a property binder vulnerability which can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
VMware Tanzu Spring Data Commons Property Binder Vulnerability
Spring Data Commons contains a property binder vulnerability which can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Spring Data Commons contains a property binder vulnerability that can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.94288 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, requiring immediate attention.
This vulnerability has been observed under active exploitation in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.
Apply the latest security patches and updates for Spring Data Commons. Review and restrict property binding configurations to prevent malicious input.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-1273 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2018-1273 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-1273 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1