CVE-2018-1273VulnerabilityPublished 03/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2018-1273: VMware Tanzu Spring Data Commons Property Binder Vulnerability

Affects VMware Tanzu Spring Data CommonsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/25/2022
KEV deadline: 04/15/2022
Ransomware: Used in ransomware campaigns
EPSS: 97.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1273 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2018-1273 is a high-severity vulnerability in VMware Tanzu Spring Data Commons involving a property binder flaw that allows remote code execution. It has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

Spring Data Commons contains a property binder vulnerability (CWE-94) that can be exploited by attackers to achieve remote code execution. This vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios, including ransomware campaigns. The affected product is VMware Tanzu Spring Data Commons. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and used in ransomware campaigns, indicating active threat and significant risk to affected environments.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Due to the lack of explicit patch or fix information, users should monitor official VMware Tanzu advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Weaknesses

CWE-94Code Injection (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:57:12 UTC

Weaknesses

References

Related threats