Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the evaluation logic of the Spring Expression Language (SpEL). An attacker can exploit this by supplying a specially crafted SpEL expression that triggers excessive resource consumption, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS). Affected versions: Spring Framework 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Framework | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.49 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41849Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41849?
CVE-2026-41849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the evaluation logic of the Spring Expression Language (SpEL). An attacker can exploit this by supplying a specially crafted SpEL expression that triggers e...
How severe is CVE-2026-41849?
CVE-2026-41849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Framework.