CVE-2019-3778

MEDIUM

Spring Security OAuth < 2.0.17 - Open Redirect via Authorization Endpoint

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2019-3778. PoCs published by Riemann, BBB-man.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an open redirect vulnerability in Spring Security OAuth2 due to improper validation of the `redirect_uri` parameter. By manipulating the URI with a percentage sign, an attacker can bypass validation and leak authorization codes.

Description

Spring Security OAuth, versions 2.3 prior to 2.3.5, and 2.2 prior to 2.2.4, and 2.1 prior to 2.1.4, and 2.0 prior to 2.0.17, and older unsupported versions could be susceptible to an open redirector attack that can leak an authorization code. A malicious user or attacker can craft a request to the authorization endpoint using the authorization code grant type, and specify a manipulated redirection URI via the "redirect_uri" parameter. This can cause the authorization server to redirect the resource owner user-agent to a URI under the control of the attacker with the leaked authorization code. This vulnerability exposes applications that meet all of the following requirements: Act in the role of an Authorization Server (e.g. @EnableAuthorizationServer) and uses the DefaultRedirectResolver in the AuthorizationEndpoint. This vulnerability does not expose applications that: Act in the role of an Authorization Server and uses a different RedirectResolver implementation other than DefaultRedirectResolver, act in the role of a Resource Server only (e.g. @EnableResourceServer), act in the role of a Client only (e.g. @EnableOAuthClient).

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Riemann · textwebappsjava
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47000

This exploit demonstrates an open redirect vulnerability in Spring Security OAuth2 due to improper validation of the `redirect_uri` parameter. By manipulating the URI with a percentage sign, an attacker can bypass validation and leak authorization codes.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Spring Security OAuth versions 2.3 prior to 2.3.6, 2.2 prior to 2.2.5, 2.1 prior to 2.1.5, and 2.0 prior to 2.0.18
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the OAuth authorization endpoint · A victim user to click the malicious link
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP
by BBB-man · poc
https://github.com/BBB-man/CVE-2019-3778-Spring-Security-OAuth-2.3-Open-Redirection

This repository provides a detailed analysis and proof-of-concept for CVE-2019-3778, an open redirection vulnerability in Spring Security OAuth 2.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass redirect URI validation by manipulating the redirect_uri parameter, potentially leaking authorization codes.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Spring Security OAuth versions 2.3 prior to 2.3.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the authorization endpoint · A crafted redirect_uri parameter
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107153
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2019-3778

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.1485
EPSS Percentile 94.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-601
Status published
Products (6)
oracle/banking_corporate_lending 14.1.0
oracle/banking_corporate_lending 14.3.0
oracle/banking_corporate_lending 14.4.0
org.springframework.security.oauth/spring-security-oauth 0 - 2.0.17.RELEASEMaven
org.springframework.security.oauth/spring-security-oauth2 0 - 2.0.17.RELEASEMaven
pivotal_software/spring_security_oauth 2.0.0 - 2.0.17
Published Mar 07, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026