Using "**" as a pattern in Spring Security configuration for WebFlux creates a mismatch in pattern matching between Spring Security and Spring WebFlux, and the potential for a security bypass.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NVMware Spring Security
APPVmware5.6.0 – 5.6.12 (excl.)5.7.0 – 5.7.10 (excl.)5.8.0 – 5.8.5 (excl.)6.0.0 – 6.0.5 (excl.)6.1.0 – 6.1.2 (excl.)
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PATCH AVAILABLE
Vendor update available. Deploy in standard maintenance cycle.
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