CVE-2026-22732: Spring Framework Spring Security HTTP Headers Are Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mf92-479x-3373
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-425
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-22732 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) spring security http headers are vulnerability (CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring security http headers are not written under some conditions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.5.9, 7.0.4.

CVE-2026-22732 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-22732
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mf92-479x-3373
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-22732

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: 6.5.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>6.5.9</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web fixed: 7.0.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-web</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.4</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-22732, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.5.9), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing'), where the web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted urls, scripts, or files. In Spring Framework, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

When applications specify HTTP response headers for servlet applications using Spring Security, there is the possibility that the HTTP Headers will not be written.  This issue affects Spring Security: from 5.7.0 through 5.7.21, from 5.8.0 through 5.8.23, from 6.3.0 through 6.3.14, from 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, from 6.5.0 through 6.5.8, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.3.

CVE-2026-22732 Affected Spring Framework Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.5.97.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≤ 5.7.14
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≥ 5.8.0
≤ 5.8.16
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
≤ 6.3.10
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≥ 6.4.0
≤ 6.4.13
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≥ 6.5.0
< 6.5.9
6.5.9
org.springframework.security:spring-security-web
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-web
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.4
7.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2026-22732 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22732
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-22732

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22732?
CVE-2026-22732 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Security HTTP Headers Are not Written Under Some Conditions under CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.5.9, 7.0.4 across affected packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-web.
What version fixes CVE-2026-22732?
Upgrading to 6.5.9, 7.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-security-web affected?
Yes, org.springframework.security:spring-security-web is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 6.5.9, 7.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 6.5.9, 7.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22732?
CVE-2026-22732 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-22732?
CVE-2026-22732 is classified under CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') (The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-22732?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.security'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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