VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2015-5211
CVSS score9.6 CRITICAL
EPSS probability2.56%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-05-25
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves a malicious user crafting a URL with a batch script extension that results in the response being downloaded rather than rendered and also includes some input reflected in the response.
Weakness classification
- CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Primary references
- security_alert@emc.com — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- security_alert@emc.com — Vendor Advisory
- security_alert@emc.com — Exploit, Technical Description
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Technical Description