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7.5

Spring Web MVC may expose data to attackers

CVE-2016-5007 · published today
Summary

Certain versions of the Spring Framework's web MVC component can allow an attacker to access or manipulate data through crafted web requests. The issue also impacts related Spring Core and Spring Security libraries. Update to the newest released versions of these Spring packages as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do
  • Update springframework org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.3.1.
  • Update springframework org.springframework.security:spring-security-core to version 4.1.1.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.1.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.1.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.2.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.2.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.3.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.3.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.4.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.4.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.5.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.5.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.5.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.5.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.6.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.6.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.6.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.6.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.7.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.7.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.7.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.7.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.8.
  • Update org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.8.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.8.
  • Update io.root.org.springframework:spring-core to version 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.8.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
maven springframework org.springframework:spring-core < 4.3.1
Fix: upgrade to 4.3.1
maven springframework org.springframework.security:spring-security-core < 4.1.1
Fix: upgrade to 4.1.1
– pivotal_software spring_framework 3.2.0
4.0.0
4.1.0
4.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:spring_framework:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– vmware spring_framework 3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.2.10
3.2.11
3.2.12
33 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– vmware spring_security 3.2.0
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.2.10
4.0.0
5 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Root:Maven – org.springframework:spring-webmvc < 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.1
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.2
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.3
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.4
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.5
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.6
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.7
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.8
Fix: upgrade to 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.1
Root:Maven – io.root.org.springframework:spring-webmvc < 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.1
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.2
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.3
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.4
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.5
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.6
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.7
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.8
Fix: upgrade to 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.1
Root:Maven – org.springframework:spring-core < 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.5
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.6
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.7
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.8
Fix: upgrade to 4.0.3.RELEASE-aikido.5
Root:Maven – io.root.org.springframework:spring-core < 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.5
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.6
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.7
< 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.8
Fix: upgrade to 4.0.3.RELEASE-root.io.5
Original advisory text
CVE-2016-5007 in org.springframework:spring-webmvc - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2016-5007 in the org.springframework:spring-webmvc package for Root:Maven. Multiple fixed versions available.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published4 Nov 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-8crv-49fr-2h6j · GHSA
CVE-2016-5007 · NVD
ROOT-APP-MAVEN-CVE-2016-5007 · OSV
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