MEDIUM
CVE-2021-22096
CWE-117Published: October 28, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.10, 5.2.0 - 5.2.17, and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide malicious input to cause the insertion of additional log entries.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-22096 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netapp5 product(s)
active iq unified managermanagement services for element software and netapp hcimetrocluster tiebreakersnap creator frameworksnapcenter
Oracle2 product(s)
communications cloud native core consolecommunications cloud native core service communication proxy
VMware1 product(s)
spring framework
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211125-0005/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22096Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211125-0005/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22096Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-22096
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-117
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 28, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-117)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-22096 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.