Vulnerability Description
A WebFlux server application that processes multipart requests creates temp files for parts larger than 10 K. Under some circumstances, temp files may remain not deleted after the request is fully processed. This allows an attacker to consume available disk space. Older, unsupported versions are also affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Framework | < 5.3.48 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator?vector=AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/US Government Resource
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-22740Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-22740?
CVE-2026-22740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A WebFlux server application that processes multipart requests creates temp files for parts larger than 10 K. Under some circumstances, temp files may remain not deleted after the request is fully pro...
How severe is CVE-2026-22740?
CVE-2026-22740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-22740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Framework.