How severe is CVE-2026-40987?

CVE-2026-40987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-40987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40987?

CVE-2026-40987 affects Vmware Spring Integration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40987?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-40987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36202.

When was CVE-2026-40987 published?

CVE-2026-40987 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-09-04.

CVE-2026-40987

CVE-2026-40987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Integration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36202
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Spring Integration
Published: 2026-06-11
Last modified: 2026-09-04

Description

A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (outside the configured local-directory) with attacker-controlled content. Affected versions: Spring Integration 7.0.0 through 7.0.4; 6.5.0 through 6.5.8; 6.4.0 through 6.4.11; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; 5.5.0 through 5.5.20.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40987?: A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (outside the configured local-directory) with attacker-controlled content. Affected versions: Spring Integration 7.0.0 through 7.0.4; 6.5.0 through 6.5.8; 6.4.0 through 6.4.11; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; 5.5.0 through 5.5.20.
How severe is CVE-2026-40987?: CVE-2026-40987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-40987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40987?: CVE-2026-40987 affects Vmware Spring Integration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-40987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36202.
When was CVE-2026-40987 published?: CVE-2026-40987 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-09-04.

References

https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-40987

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_integration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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