Improper input validation in Spring Boot
CVE-2025-22235
EndpointRequest.to() creates a matcher for null/** if the actuator endpoint, for which the EndpointRequest has been created, is disabled or not exposed. Your application may be affected by this if all the following conditions are met: * You use Spring Security * EndpointRequest.to() has been used in a Spring Security chain configuration * The endpoint which EndpointRequest references is disabled or not exposed via web * Your application handles requests to /null and this path needs protection You are not affected if any of the following is true: * You don't use Spring Security * You don't use EndpointRequest.to() * The endpoint which EndpointRequest.to() refers to is enabled and is exposed * Your application does not handle requests to /null or this path does not need protection
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (34.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Spring Boot — versions 2.7.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-22235?
- CVE-2025-22235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spring Boot, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-04-28.
- How severe is CVE-2025-22235?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-22235 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.