How severe is CVE-2026-41849?

CVE-2026-41849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-41849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41849?

CVE-2026-41849 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41849?

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-2026-41849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35337.

When was CVE-2026-41849 published?

CVE-2026-41849 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41849

CVE-2026-41849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35337
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41849?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-41849?: CVE-2026-41849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-41849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41849?: CVE-2026-41849 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41849?: 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-2026-41849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35337.
When was CVE-2026-41849 published?: CVE-2026-41849 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41849

Affected products (1)

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