How severe is CVE-2026-22740?

CVE-2026-22740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22740?

CVE-2026-22740 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22740?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-22740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26205.

When was CVE-2026-22740 published?

CVE-2026-22740 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22740

CVE-2026-22740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26205
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
Published: 2026-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22740?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-22740?: CVE-2026-22740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22740?: CVE-2026-22740 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26205.
When was CVE-2026-22740 published?: CVE-2026-22740 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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