Vulnerability Description
Spring Data MongoDB repository query methods annotated with @Query that use regex parameter binding perform insufficient validation of the bound parameter. An attacker can supply a crafted string to break out of the intended regular expression quoting. Affected versions: Spring Data MongoDB 5.0.0 through 5.0.5; 4.5.0 through 4.5.11; 4.4.0 through 4.4.14; 4.3.0 through 4.3.16; 4.2.0 through 4.2.15; 4.1.0 through 4.1.14; 4.0.0 through 4.0.15; 3.4.0 through 3.4.19.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41696Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41696?
CVE-2026-41696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Spring Data MongoDB repository query methods annotated with @Query that use regex parameter binding perform insufficient validation of the bound parameter. An attacker can supply a crafted string to b...
How severe is CVE-2026-41696?
CVE-2026-41696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Data Mongodb.