Vulnerability Description
Spring Boot applications with Actuator can be vulnerable to an "Authentication Bypass" vulnerability when an application endpoint that requires authentication is declared under the path used by the CloudFoundry Actuator endpoints. This issue affects Spring Security: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, from 3.5.0 through 3.5.11, from 3.4.0 through 3.4.14, from 3.3.0 through 3.3.17, from 2.7.0 through 2.7.31.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Boot | < 2.7.32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-22733Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-22733?
CVE-2026-22733 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Spring Boot applications with Actuator can be vulnerable to an "Authentication Bypass" vulnerability when an application endpoint that requires authentication is declared under the path used by the Cl...
How severe is CVE-2026-22733?
CVE-2026-22733 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-22733?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Boot.