CVE-2011-2730: VMware SpringSource Spring Framework before 2.5.6.SEC03, 2.5.7.SR023, and 3.x before 3.0.6, when a container s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-2730?

spring framework: upgrade to newer than 3.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-2730 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2730 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-2730 affect?

CVE-2011-2730 affects spring framework. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). VMware SpringSource Spring Framework before 2.5.6.SEC03, 2.5.7.SR023, and 3.x before 3.0.6, when a container supports Expression Language (EL), evaluates EL expressions in tags twice, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive inform

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-2730?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2011-2730 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting spring framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware SpringSource Spring Framework before 2.5.6.SEC03, 2.5.7.SR023, and 3.x before 3.0.6, when a container supports Expression Language (EL), evaluates EL expressions in tags twice, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a (1) name attribute in a (a) spring:hasBindErrors tag; (2) path attribute in a (b) spring:bind or (c) spring:nestedpath tag; (3) arguments, (4) code, (5) text, (6) var, (7) scope, or (8) message attr

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-16
Published	2012-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: springsource

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-05 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

springsource spring framework UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.7_sr01 · <= 3.0.5 · 2.5.0 · 2.5.0 rc1 · 2.5.0 rc2 · 2.5.1 · 2.5.2 · 2.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-framework || rpm -q spring-framework || spring-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spring-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-2730?

spring framework: upgrade to newer than 3.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-2730 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2730 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-2730 affect?

CVE-2011-2730 affects spring framework. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). VMware SpringSource Spring Framework before 2.5.6.SEC03, 2.5.7.SR023, and 3.x before 3.0.6, when a container supports Expression Language (EL), evaluates EL expressions in tags twice, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive inform

How urgent is CVE-2011-2730?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Spring Framework vulnerabilities · VMware vulnerabilities

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