MEDIUM
CVE-2022-22970
CWE-770Published: May 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In spring framework versions prior to 5.3.20+ , 5.2.22+ and old unsupported versions, applications that handle file uploads are vulnerable to DoS attack if they rely on data binding to set a MultipartFile or javax.servlet.Part to a field in a model object.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22970 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.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0006/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22970Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0006/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22970Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-22970
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 12, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22970 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.