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Glossary › Spring4Shell
What is Spring4Shell?
Spring4Shell affects Java applications using certain configurations within the Spring Framework. Attackers can exploit it to execute remote commands or take control of servers. In TPRM, vendors using Spring must demonstrate patching, testing, and exposure analysis.
FAQs
Why is Spring4Shell high risk?
It allows remote code execution.
Are patches available?
Yes, mitigations and updates exist.
Do all Java apps use Spring?
No, but many enterprise applications do.
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