CVE-2026-47884: Spring Framework Spring Framework Improper Path Limitation Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pc63-qcmh-9cmg
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-47884 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) spring framework improper path limitation vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring framework improper path limitation in xsltview. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.9.

CVE-2026-47884 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-47884
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pc63-qcmh-9cmg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H).

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 High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-47884

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:spring-webmvc fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: 7.0.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.9</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-47884, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework

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 7.0.9), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. 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

Use of XsltView in a Spring MVC application can result in SSRF and RCE attack if the application has an "/**" mapping that results in view rendering, and where the view name is not explicitly specified. Spring Framework 7.0.0 - 7.0.8 Spring Framework 6.2.0 - 6.2.19 Spring Framework 6.1.0 - 6.1.28 Spring Framework 6.0.0 - 6.0.30 Spring Framework 5.3.0 - 5.3.49 Spring Framework 5.2.25.RELEASE and earlier

CVE-2026-47884 Affected Spring Framework Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≤ 5.2.25.RELEASE
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 5.3.0
≤ 5.3.49
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
≤ 6.0.30
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 6.1.0
≤ 6.1.28
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 6.2.0
≤ 6.2.19
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.9
7.0.9

References

NVD — CVE-2026-47884 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47884
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/692dbc9160de3b5de50ccedeee014716d0cedb7b
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-47884

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-47884?
CVE-2026-47884 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Framework Improper Path Limitation in XsltView under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.9 across affected packages: org.springframework:spring-webmvc.
What version fixes CVE-2026-47884?
Upgrading to 7.0.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-webmvc affected?
Yes, org.springframework:spring-webmvc is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 7.0.9. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 7.0.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-47884?
CVE-2026-47884 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-47884?
CVE-2026-47884 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-47884?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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