MEDIUM
CVE-2024-38808
CWE-770Published: August 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Spring Framework versions 5.3.0 - 5.3.38 and older unsupported versions, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted Spring Expression Language (SpEL) expression that may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Specifically, an application is vulnerable when the following is true:
* The application evaluates user-supplied SpEL expressions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-38808 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
→
https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38808Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0002/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-38808
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 20, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-38808 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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