MEDIUM
CVE-2022-22976
CWE-190Published: May 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Spring Security versions 5.5.x prior to 5.5.7, 5.6.x prior to 5.6.4, and earlier unsupported versions contain an integer overflow vulnerability. When using the BCrypt class with the maximum work factor (31), the encoder does not perform any salt rounds, due to an integer overflow error. The default settings are not affected by this CVE.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22976 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
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-20220707-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22976Mitigation · 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-20220707-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22976Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-22976
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 19, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22976 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.