How severe is CVE-2026-41853?

CVE-2026-41853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-41853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41853?

CVE-2026-41853 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41853?

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

Does CVE-2026-41853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35342.

When was CVE-2026-41853 published?

CVE-2026-41853 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-27.

CVE-2026-41853

CVE-2026-41853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35342
Weakness: CWE-444
Affected product: Vmware Spring Framework
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-27

Description

Spring MVC and WebFlux applications are vulnerable to Multipart request smuggling attacks. Affected versions: Spring Framework 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.2.0 through 6.2.18; 6.1.0 through 6.1.27; 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41853?: Spring MVC and WebFlux applications are vulnerable to Multipart request smuggling attacks. Affected versions: Spring Framework 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.2.0 through 6.2.18; 6.1.0 through 6.1.27; 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.
How severe is CVE-2026-41853?: CVE-2026-41853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41853?: CVE-2026-41853 affects Vmware Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35342.
When was CVE-2026-41853 published?: CVE-2026-41853 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-27.

References

https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41853

Affected products (1)

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