CVE-2022-22971

MEDIUM LAB

Spring Framework 5.2.0-5.2.20 and 5.3.0-5.3.19 - Authenticated Denial of Service via STOMP over WebSocket

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2022-22971. PoCs published by tchize.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-22971, demonstrating a Spring Framework vulnerability involving STOMP over WebSocket. It sets up a RabbitMQ instance with STOMP enabled and a Spring Boot application to exploit the vulnerability.

Description

In spring framework versions prior to 5.3.20+ , 5.2.22+ and old unsupported versions, application with a STOMP over WebSocket endpoint is vulnerable to a denial of service attack by an authenticated user.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by tchize · poc
https://github.com/tchize/CVE-2022-22971

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-22971, demonstrating a Spring Framework vulnerability involving STOMP over WebSocket. It sets up a RabbitMQ instance with STOMP enabled and a Spring Boot application to exploit the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Spring Framework (versions affected by CVE-2022-22971)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Docker installed · Java and Maven for building the Spring Boot application · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Mitigation, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22971
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0003/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0025
EPSS Percentile 48.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Lab Environment

COMMUNITY
Community Lab
docker pull rabbitmq:3.8-management

Details

CWE
CWE-770
Status published
Products (6)
netapp/cloud_secure_agent
netapp/oncommand_insight
oracle/financial_services_crime_and_compliance_management_studio 8.0.8.2.0
oracle/financial_services_crime_and_compliance_management_studio 8.0.8.3.0
org.springframework/spring-messaging 5.3.0 - 5.3.20Maven
vmware/spring_framework 5.2.0 - 5.2.21
Published May 12, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026