CVE-2019-3799
MediumPublic exploitPath Traversal in Spring Cloud Config
Published May 23, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-4x49-w62v-76q7
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-3799 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Communications Cloud Native Core Policy (Oracle), Spring Cloud Config (Vmware), org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 1.4.6, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.0.4, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Spring Cloud Config, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.2, versions 2.0.x prior to 2.0.4, and versions 1.4.x prior to 1.4.6, and older unsupported versions allow applications to serve arbitrary configuration files through the spring-cloud-config-server module. A malicious user, or attacker, can send a request using a specially crafted URL that can lead a directory traversal attack.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Cloud Native Core PolicyOracle | 1.15.0 | n/a |
| Spring Cloud ConfigVmware | >= 2.0 | 1.4.6 |
| org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-servermaven | See advisory | 1.4.6 |
Patched Releases
org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server
1.4.6, 2.0.4, 2.1.2
Spring Cloud Config
v1.4.6.RELEASE, v2.0.4.RELEASE, v2.1.2.RELEASE, 1.4.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 23, 2019
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3799
- exploitExploitDB-46772
- articlehttps://github.com/mpgn/CVE-2019-3799
- articlehttps://pivotal.io/security/cve-2019-3799
FAQ
Common Questions.
Spring Cloud Config, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.2, versions 2.0.x prior to 2.0.4, and versions 1.4.x prior to 1.4.6, and older unsupported versions allow applications to serve arbitrary configuration files through the spring-cloud-config-server module.
Affected: Communications Cloud Native Core Policy (Oracle) versions 1.15.0; Spring Cloud Config (Vmware) versions >= 2.0; org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 1.4.6, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.0.4, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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