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CVE-2022-22965

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Spring Framework JDK 9+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux application running on JDK 9+ may be vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) via data binding.
Published: Apr 4, 2022  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Spring Framework JDK 9+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux application running on JDK 9+ may be vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) via data binding.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2022-22965 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Spring Framework affecting JDK 9+ environments through unsafe data binding in Spring MVC and WebFlux applications. With a CVSS score of 9.0 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability poses an immediate threat to organizations running vulnerable Spring-based applications. 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 15:35
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses severe risk to Saudi banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), government agencies (NCA oversight), and critical infrastructure operators. Saudi organizations running Spring-based applications for digital transformation initiatives, e-commerce platforms, and API gateways are particularly vulnerable. Financial institutions, telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily), and healthcare organizations using Spring frameworks for customer-facing applications face immediate risk of data breach, service disruption, and regulatory non-compliance with SAMA and NCA requirements.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Telecommunications Healthcare and Medical Services Energy and Utilities E-commerce and Retail Insurance
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Spring Framework deployments running versions 5.3.0-5.3.15, 5.2.0-5.2.19, and earlier versions on JDK 9+
2. Disable or restrict HTTP requests to vulnerable endpoints until patching is complete
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing suspicious parameter patterns

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade Spring Framework to version 5.3.16, 5.2.20, or later immediately
2. For Spring Boot applications, upgrade to Spring Boot 2.6.4, 2.5.12, or later
3. Test patches in non-production environments before deployment
4. Prioritize production systems handling sensitive data or critical services

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all data binding endpoints
2. Disable ClassPathXmlApplicationContext and related dangerous classes if not required
3. Apply network segmentation to limit exposure of vulnerable applications
4. Monitor for exploitation attempts using IDS/IPS signatures

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor HTTP requests containing 'class.' or 'Class.' parameters
2. Alert on requests with 'classLoader' or 'protectionDomain' in parameters
3. Track unusual process execution from Java application servers
4. Monitor for unexpected file creation or modification in application directories
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع نشرات Spring Framework التي تعمل على الإصدارات 5.3.0-5.3.15 و 5.2.0-5.2.19 والإصدارات الأقدم على JDK 9+
2. تعطيل أو تقييد طلبات HTTP إلى نقاط النهاية الضعيفة حتى يتم إكمال التصحيح
3. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب الطلبات التي تحتوي على أنماط معاملات مريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية Spring Framework إلى الإصدار 5.3.16 أو 5.2.20 أو أحدث على الفور
2. لتطبيقات Spring Boot، قم بالترقية إلى Spring Boot 2.6.4 أو 2.5.12 أو أحدث
3. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
4. أعط الأولوية لأنظمة الإنتاج التي تتعامل مع البيانات الحساسة أو الخدمات الحرجة

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من المدخلات والتطهير على جميع نقاط نهاية ربط البيانات
2. تعطيل ClassPathXmlApplicationContext والفئات الخطرة ذات الصلة إذا لم تكن مطلوبة
3. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتحديد التعرض للتطبيقات الضعيفة
4. مراقبة محاولات الاستغلال باستخدام توقيعات IDS/IPS

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP التي تحتوي على معاملات 'class.' أو 'Class.'
2. تنبيه على الطلبات التي تحتوي على 'classLoader' أو 'protectionDomain' في المعاملات
3. تتبع تنفيذ العمليات غير المعتادة من خوادم تطبيقات Java
4. مراقبة إنشاء أو تعديل الملفات غير المتوقعة في أدلة التطبيقات
📋 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.12.2.1 - Monitoring of systems and applications
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data security and integrity SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection processes and tools
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of information systems ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning and assessment
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
VMware:Spring Framework
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS94.43%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-04-25
Published 2022-04-04
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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