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TITLE:
Spring Framework Expression Language Injection Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA45957

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-09-09

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been reported in Spring Framework, which can be
exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security
restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the handling of
the Expression Language.

For more information see vulnerability #2 in:
SA45942

The vulnerability is reported in versions 2.5.0 to 2.5.6.SEC02
(community releases) and 2.5.0 to 2.5.7.SR01 (subscription
customers).

SOLUTION:
Update to version 2.5.6.SEC03 onwards (community releases) and
2.5.7.SR02 (subscription customers).

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
https://www.springsource.com/security/cve-2011-2730

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