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Spring4Shell CVE-2022-22965 — RCE Vulnerability Explained | Vaarta

Complete analysis of Spring4Shell (CVE-2022-22965). How the RCE exploit works, affected versions, detection methods, and remediation steps for Java apps.

CVE Offensive Security Java Spring Framework

What is Spring4Shell?

Critical RCE vulnerability in Spring Framework allowing arbitrary code execution on affected servers.

Affected Versions

•Spring Framework 5.3.0 to 5.3.17

•Spring Framework 5.2.0 to 5.2.19

•JDK 9+

How the Exploit Works

The exploit abuses Java parameter binding to access ClassLoader, modify Tomcat AccessLogValve, and deploy a JSP webshell for persistent access.

Detection Methods

•Check Spring Framework version

•Deploy WAF rules blocking exploit payload

•Monitor for suspicious POST requests

•Scan with Vaarta.space for exposed Java services

Remediation

•Upgrade Spring to 5.3.18+ or 5.2.20+

•Deploy WAF rules as temporary fix

•Remove JSP compilation if not needed

Lessons

Framework vulnerabilities affect thousands simultaneously. Defense-in-depth is critical.

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