CVE-2012-1833: VMware SpringSource Grails before 1.3.8, and 2.x before 2.0.2, does not properly restrict data binding, which

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-1833?

grails: upgrade to newer than 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-1833 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1833 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-2012-1833 affect?

CVE-2012-1833 affects grails. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). VMware SpringSource Grails before 1.3.8, and 2.x before 2.0.2, does not properly restrict data binding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify arbitrary object properties via a crafted request p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-1833?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2012-1833 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting grails. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware SpringSource Grails before 1.3.8, and 2.x before 2.0.2, does not properly restrict data binding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify arbitrary object properties via a crafted request parameter to an application.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: springsource

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-28 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

springsource grails UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.7 · 1.1.0 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2 · 1.2.0 · 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy grails || rpm -q grails || grails --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade grails

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade grails

Note

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

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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-2012-1833?

grails: upgrade to newer than 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-1833 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1833 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-2012-1833 affect?

CVE-2012-1833 affects grails. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). VMware SpringSource Grails before 1.3.8, and 2.x before 2.0.2, does not properly restrict data binding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify arbitrary object properties via a crafted request p

How urgent is CVE-2012-1833?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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