Vulnerability Description
The Spring GraphQL annotation detection mechanism for @Controller data fetchers may not correctly resolve annotations on methods within type hierarchies. This can be an issue if such annotations are used for authorization decisions. When all conditions are met, security annotations can be ignored at runtime. Affected versions: Spring for GraphQL 2.0.0 through 2.0.3; 1.4.0 through 1.4.5; 1.3.0 through 1.3.8; 1.0.0 through 1.0.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring For Graphql | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41856Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41856?
CVE-2026-41856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Spring GraphQL annotation detection mechanism for @Controller data fetchers may not correctly resolve annotations on methods within type hierarchies. This can be an issue if such annotations are u...
How severe is CVE-2026-41856?
CVE-2026-41856 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-2026-41856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring For Graphql.