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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-22963

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — When using routing functionality in VMware Tanzu's Spring Cloud Function, it is possible for a user to provide a specially craf
Published: Aug 25, 2022  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — When using routing functionality in VMware Tanzu's Spring Cloud Function, it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL as a routing-expression that may result in remote code execution and access to local resources.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2022-22963 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious SpEL expressions in routing functionality. With a CVSS score of 9.0 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability poses an immediate and severe threat to organizations running affected versions. Immediate patching is essential as exploitation requires minimal complexity and can lead to complete system compromise.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 15:32
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability critically impacts Saudi organizations using VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud for microservices and cloud-native applications. Primary risk sectors include: (1) Banking & Financial Services (SAMA-regulated institutions) — potential compromise of transaction processing and customer data; (2) Government & Critical Infrastructure (NCA oversight) — risk to e-government platforms and digital services; (3) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) — threat to cloud-based network services; (4) Energy Sector (ARAMCO, SEC) — risk to operational technology and cloud management systems; (5) Healthcare — compromise of patient data systems. The availability of public exploits significantly elevates risk for organizations with delayed patching cycles.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking & Financial Services Government & Public Administration Telecommunications Energy & Utilities Healthcare E-Commerce Cloud Service Providers
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function versions prior to 3.1.3 or 3.2.x prior to 3.2.2
2. Isolate affected systems from production networks if patching cannot be completed within 24 hours
3. Review access logs for suspicious SpEL expressions in routing parameters (look for patterns: T(java.lang.Runtime), getRuntime(), exec())

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade to VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function 3.1.3 or later
2. For version 3.2.x, upgrade to 3.2.2 or later
3. Apply patches in non-production environments first; test thoroughly before production deployment
4. Verify patch application by checking version numbers post-deployment

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SpEL expressions in routing parameters
2. Restrict network access to Spring Cloud Function endpoints using network segmentation
3. Disable routing functionality if not actively used
4. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all routing expressions
5. Monitor for exploitation attempts using SIEM/SOC tools

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor HTTP requests containing: 'T(java.lang.Runtime)', 'getRuntime()', 'exec()', 'ProcessBuilder' in URL parameters or request bodies
2. Alert on any SpEL syntax patterns in routing-expression parameters
3. Monitor for unexpected child process spawning from Java/Spring Cloud Function processes
4. Track failed and successful authentication attempts to Spring Cloud Function endpoints
5. Monitor outbound network connections from affected systems to external IPs
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بإصدارات VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function السابقة للإصدار 3.1.3 أو 3.2.x السابقة للإصدار 3.2.2
2. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن شبكات الإنتاج إذا لم يكن التصحيح ممكناً خلال 24 ساعة
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول للتعبيرات المريبة في معاملات التوجيه (ابحث عن الأنماط: T(java.lang.Runtime)، getRuntime()، exec())

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. الترقية إلى VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Function 3.1.3 أو إصدار أحدث
2. للإصدار 3.2.x، قم بالترقية إلى 3.2.2 أو إصدار أحدث
3. تطبيق التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج أولاً؛ اختبر بدقة قبل نشر الإنتاج
4. تحقق من تطبيق التصحيح بفحص أرقام الإصدارات بعد النشر

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب تعبيرات SpEL في معاملات التوجيه
2. تقييد الوصول إلى نقاط نهاية Spring Cloud Function باستخدام تقسيم الشبكة
3. تعطيل وظيفة التوجيه إذا لم تكن قيد الاستخدام النشط
4. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من المدخلات والتطهير لجميع تعبيرات التوجيه
5. مراقبة محاولات الاستغلال باستخدام أدوات SIEM/SOC

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP التي تحتوي على: 'T(java.lang.Runtime)'، 'getRuntime()'، 'exec()'، 'ProcessBuilder' في معاملات URL أو أجسام الطلبات
2. تنبيه على أي أنماط بناء جملة SpEL في معاملات routing-expression
3. مراقبة توليد عمليات فرعية غير متوقعة من عمليات Java/Spring Cloud Function
4. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة والناجحة لنقاط نهاية Spring Cloud Function
5. مراقبة الاتصالات الشبكية الصادرة من الأنظمة المتأثرة إلى عناوين IP خارجية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Identification SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Security patch and vulnerability management SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scanning and assessment SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incident response and recovery
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Inventory of assets
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed PCI DSS 11.2 - Perform vulnerability scans PCI DSS 6.1 - Establish a process for identifying security vulnerabilities
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
VMware Tanzu:Spring Cloud
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS94.46%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-09-15
Published 2022-08-25
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 1
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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