CVE-2026-41852

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Spring Expression Language Method Invocation Flaw

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-27

Assigner: VMware

Description

A vulnerability in Spring Expression Language (SpEL) evaluation logic allows for arbitrary zero-argument method invocation, even within restricted or read-only contexts, which may allow an attacker to invoke unintended application logic. Affected versions: Spring Framework 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.2.0 through 6.2.18; 6.1.0 through 6.1.27; 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-09

Last Modified

2026-06-27

Generated

2026-06-29

AI Q&A

2026-06-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-28

NVD

CVE-2026-41852

EUVD

EUVD-2026-35340

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
vmware	spring_framework	From 5.3.0 (inc) to 5.3.49 (exc)
vmware	spring_framework	From 6.1.0 (inc) to 6.1.28 (exc)
vmware	spring_framework	From 6.2.0 (inc) to 6.2.19 (exc)
vmware	spring_framework	From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.0.8 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-41852 is a vulnerability in the Spring Framework's Spring Expression Language (SpEL) evaluation logic. It allows an attacker to invoke arbitrary zero-argument methods even in contexts that are supposed to be restricted or read-only.

This means that if an application accepts and evaluates SpEL expressions from untrusted or user-controlled sources, an attacker could exploit this flaw to execute unintended application logic.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to invoke unintended application logic by exploiting the ability to call arbitrary zero-argument methods through SpEL expressions.

This could lead to unexpected behavior in the application, potentially compromising its integrity or availability, especially if the application evaluates untrusted SpEL expressions.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate CVE-2026-41852, you should upgrade your Spring Framework to the fixed versions.

Upgrade to Spring Framework 7.0.8 (OSS) or 7.0.7.1 (Commercial) for 7.0.x versions.
Upgrade to Spring Framework 6.2.19 (OSS) or 6.2.18.1 (Commercial) for 6.2.x versions.
Upgrade to Spring Framework 6.1.28 (Commercial) for 6.1.x versions.
Upgrade to Spring Framework 5.3.49 (Commercial) for 5.3.x versions.

No additional mitigation steps are required beyond upgrading.

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