Vulnerability Description
DeadLetterPublishingRecovererFactory reads the retry_topic-original-timestamp header from an inbound ConsumerRecord and passes its raw bytes directly to new BigInteger(header.value()) with no length or format validation. Spring for Apache Kafka 4.1.0 Spring for Apache Kafka 4.0.0 - 4.0.6 Spring for Apache Kafka 3.0.0 - 3.3.16 Spring for Apache Kafka 2.9.0 - 2.9.14 Spring for Apache Kafka 2.8.12 and earlier
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring For Apache Kafka | <= 2.8.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-59317Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-59317?
CVE-2026-59317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). DeadLetterPublishingRecovererFactory reads the retry_topic-original-timestamp header from an inbound ConsumerRecord and passes its raw bytes directly to new BigInteger(header.value()) with no length o...
How severe is CVE-2026-59317?
CVE-2026-59317 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-2026-59317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring For Apache Kafka.