Vulnerability · Published May 30, 2025 · Assigned by vmware
CVE-2025-41235CVE-2025-41235: Spring Cloud Gateway Server Forwards Headers from Untrusted Proxies
High 8.6
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Spring cloud Gateway from VMware. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 30% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 70.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Spring Cloud Gateway Server forwards the X-Forwarded-For and Forwarded headers from untrusted proxies.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-gateway-server | 4.2.3 | GHSA-6j2q-c73v-97c5 |
| Maven | org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-gateway-server | 4.1.8 | GHSA-6j2q-c73v-97c5 |
| Maven | org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-gateway-server | no fix listed | GHSA-6j2q-c73v-97c5 |
| Maven | org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-gateway-server | 3.1.10 | GHSA-6j2q-c73v-97c5 |
| Maven | org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-gateway-server-mvc | 4.2.3 | GHSA-6j2q-c73v-97c5 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| VMware | Spring cloud Gateway | 2.2.10.RELEASE - 4.2.2, 4.3.0-{M1, M2, RC1} – before 4.3.0, 4.2.3, 4.1.8, 4.0.12, 3.1.10 |
| VMware | Spring Cloud Gateway Server MVC | 4.1.7 - 4.2.2, 4.3.0-{M1, M2, RC1} – before 4.3.0, 4.2.3, 4.1.8 |
Weakness: CWE-444 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N