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Vulnerability record · CVE-2022-22971 · published 12 May 2022

CVE-2022-22971: Vmware spring framework allocation without limits vulnerability

Vmware · Spring Framework

In spring framework versions prior to 5.3.20+ , 5.2.22+ and old unsupported versions, application with a STOMP over WebSocket endpoint is vulnerable to a denial of service attack by an authenticated user.

6.5 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 3.2% · top 12.5% CWE-770 · Allocation without limits
6.5CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 4.0
3.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

In spring framework versions prior to 5.3.20+ , 5.2.22+ and old unsupported versions, application with a STOMP over WebSocket endpoint is vulnerable to a denial of service attack by an authenticated user.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0003/ Third Party Advisory
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22971 MitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html PatchThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0003/ Third Party Advisory
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22971 MitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html PatchThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2022-22971), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.