How severe is CVE-2011-2732?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2011-2732 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2011-2732?

CVE-2011-2732 affects the following packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-core (Maven), org.springframework.security:spring-security-core (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2732?

Update org.springframework.security:spring-security-core to 2.0.7 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2011-2732 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2011-2732 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.springframework.security:spring-security-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2011-2732 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2011-2732 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2011-2732, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2011-2732?

CVE-2011-2732 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 4.6%, placing it in the 92th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2732?

CVE-2011-2732 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2011-2732 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2011-2732 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on December 7, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2011-2732 — spring-security-core

CVE-2011-2732 is a Code Injection vulnerability in org.springframework.security:spring-security-core. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.springframework.security:spring-security-core — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Improper Control of Generation of Code in Spring Security

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Dec 7, 2024

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

4.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs92th percentile — riskier than 92% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.springframework.security:spring-security-core☕org.springframework.security:spring-security-core

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in the logout functionality in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via the spring-security-redirect parameter.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.springframework.security:spring-security-core`	all versions	2.0.7`org.springframework.security:spring-security-core:2.0.7`
☕Maven	`org.springframework.security:spring-security-core`	≥ 3.0.0&&< 3.0.6	3.0.6`org.springframework.security:spring-security-core:3.0.6`

Affected Products

1 product · 13 configurations

Application

springsource spring securityvmware

≤ 3.0.5

11 versions

2.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.0.53.0.03.0.13.0.23.0.33.0.4

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-36130remotemultiple✓ Verified

Spring Security - HTTP Header Injection

by David Mas · Sep 9, 2011

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.springframework.security:spring-security-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.springframework.security:spring-security-core to 2.0.7 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2011-2732 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.