How severe is GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p has a CVSS score of 6.5/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p affects the following packages: org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix (Maven), org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

Update org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix to version 2.2.4 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 92.2%, placing it in the 100th 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. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p is classified as CWE-441 (CWE-441), CWE-610 (CWE-610). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Is there exploit tooling available for GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p?

A Nuclei detection template exists for GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p was published on April 30, 2021 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p: spring-cloud-netflix (Medium 6.5)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

92.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

2 pkgs affected

☕org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix☕org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix

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

Spring Cloud Netflix, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.4, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.6, and older unsupported versions allow applications to use the Hystrix Dashboard proxy.stream endpoint to make requests to any server reachable by the server hosting the dashboard. A malicious user, or attacker, can send a request to other servers that should not be exposed publicly.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix`	≥ 2.2.0&&< 2.2.4	2.2.4
☕Maven	`org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-netflix`	≥ 2.1.0&&< 2.1.6	2.1.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Cloud Netflix, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.4, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.6, and older unsupported versions allow applications to use the Hystrix Dashboard proxy.stream endpoint to make requests to any server reachable by the server hosting the dashboard. A malicious user, or attacker, can send a request to other servers that should not be exposed publicly.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

Is GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p in your stack?

O3 detects GHSA-qgcg-p3v2-9h4p across Maven dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.

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