PatchTheCVECVE-2018-1257: Spring Framework, versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.6, versions 4.3.x prior to 4.3.17, and older unsupported version
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CVE-2018-1257 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting spring framework, openshift, agile product lifecycle management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Spring Framework, versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.6, versions 4.3.x prior to 4.3.17, and older unsupported versions allows applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A malicious user (or attacker) can craft a message to the broker that can lead to a regular expression, denial of service attack.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2018-05-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-08 |
Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
vmware spring framework UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.3.17 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.6
Fixed in: 4.3.17, 5.0.6
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy spring-framework || rpm -q spring-framework || spring-framework --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.3.17 (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.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison spring-framework
sudo apt install spring-framework=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold spring-framework
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list spring-framework
sudo dnf downgrade spring-framework-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add spring-framework
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat openshift MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy openshift || rpm -q openshift || openshift --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
oracle agile product lifecycle management DOWNGRADE
Affected: 9.3.3 · 9.3.4 · 9.3.5 · 9.3.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.3.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy agile-product-lifecycle-management || rpm -q agile-product-lifecycle-management || agile-product-lifecycle-management --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison agile-product-lifecycle-management
sudo apt install agile-product-lifecycle-management=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.3>
sudo apt-mark hold agile-product-lifecycle-management
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list agile-product-lifecycle-management
sudo dnf downgrade agile-product-lifecycle-management-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.3>
sudo dnf versionlock add agile-product-lifecycle-management
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle application testing suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 12.5.0.3 · 13.1.0.1 · 13.2.0.1 · 13.3.0.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.5.0.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy application-testing-suite || rpm -q application-testing-suite || application-testing-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.5.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison application-testing-suite
sudo apt install application-testing-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.5.0.3>
sudo apt-mark hold application-testing-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list application-testing-suite
sudo dnf downgrade application-testing-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.5.0.3>
sudo dnf versionlock add application-testing-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle big data discovery DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy big-data-discovery || rpm -q big-data-discovery || big-data-discovery --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison big-data-discovery
sudo apt install big-data-discovery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0>
sudo apt-mark hold big-data-discovery
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list big-data-discovery
sudo dnf downgrade big-data-discovery-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add big-data-discovery
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle communications converged application server UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.0.0.1
Fixed in: 7.0.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy communications-converged-application-server || rpm -q communications-converged-application-server || communications-converged-application-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade communications-converged-application-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade communications-converged-application-server
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.
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-2018-1257?
spring framework: upgrade to 4.3.17, 5.0.6; openshift: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; agile product lifecycle management: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1257 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1257 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-2018-1257 affect?
CVE-2018-1257 affects spring framework, openshift, agile product lifecycle management. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Spring Framework, versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.6, versions 4.3.x prior to 4.3.17, and older unsupported versions allows applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging
How urgent is CVE-2018-1257?
Priority 50/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Spring Framework vulnerabilities · VMware vulnerabilities · Red Hat OpenShift vulnerabilities
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