CVE-2022-22963
Confirmed PUBLISHEDIn Spring Cloud Function versions 3.1.6, 3.2.2 and older unsupported versions, when using routing functionality it is possible for a user to...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
In Spring Cloud Function versions 3.1.6, 3.2.2 and older unsupported versions, when using routing functionality it is possible for a user to provide a specially crafted SpEL as a routing-expression that may result in remote code execution and access to local resources.
- CVE Published
- Apr 01, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Spring Cloud Function
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Spring Cloud Function versions 3.1.6, 3.2.2 and all old and unsupported versions |
Affected |
CVE References
- 20220401 Vulnerability in Spring Cloud Function Framework Affecting Cisco Products: March 2022 tools.cisco.com · Vendor Advisory https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory...
- tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22963 tanzu.vmware.com · CVE Record https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22963
- oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html oracle.com · CVE Record https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
- psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0005 psirt.global.sonicwall.com · CVE Record https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0005
- oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html oracle.com · CVE Record https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
Show 1 more reference
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/173430/Spring-Cloud-3.2.2-Remote-Comma... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173430/Spring-Cloud-3.2.2-Remote...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-08-25 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-22963.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/spring_cloud_function_spel_injection.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-08-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-03-30 05:04:24 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/spring_cloud_function_spel_injection.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-22963.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-04-17 13:54:06 UTC · 4 stars
github · Created 2023-03-18 11:43:00 UTC · 22 stars
CVE-2022-22963 is a vulnerability in the Spring Cloud Function Framework for Java that allows remote code execution. This python script will verify if the vulnerability exists, and if it does, will give you a reverse shell.
github · Created 2023-03-13 13:28:55 UTC · 4 stars
CVE-2022-22963 RCE PoC in python
github · Created 2023-03-07 15:57:29 UTC · 8 stars
spring cloud function 一键利用工具! by charis 博客https://charis3306.top/
github · Created 2023-01-15 21:39:20 UTC · 4 stars
github · Created 2022-03-31 14:32:14 UTC · 17 stars
Spring Cloud Function Vulnerable Application / CVE-2022-22963
github · Created 2022-03-30 17:37:35 UTC · 9 stars
github · Created 2022-03-30 15:49:32 UTC · 34 stars
github · Created 2022-03-30 11:36:42 UTC · 15 stars
CVE-2022-22963 Spring-Cloud-Function-SpEL_RCE_exploit
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2022-22963
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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05:04 UTC over 4 years ago05:04 UTC · over 4 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2022-22963
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2022-22963",
"title": "In Spring Cloud Function versions 3.1.6, 3.2.2 and older unsupported versions...",
"affected_vendor": "VMware",
"affected_product": "Spring Cloud Function",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}