CVE-2026-41856: Spring for GraphQL Annotation Detection Vulnerability Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2026-41856 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) annotation detection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Spring for GraphQL libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves annotation detection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.4, 1.4.6.
CVE-2026-41856 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 7.5
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:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2026-41856
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring for GraphQL dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.graphql</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-graphql</artifactId>
<version>2.0.4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.graphql</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-graphql</artifactId>
<version>1.4.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.graphql</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-graphql</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.graphql</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-graphql</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.graphqlHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-41856, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.graphqlAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring for GraphQL in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.4), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.graphql 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Spring for GraphQL, 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
CVE-2026-41856 Affected Spring for GraphQL Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.4
|
2.0.4
|
|
org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql
|
Maven |
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.4.6
|
1.4.6
|
|
org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql
|
Maven |
≥ 1.3.0
≤ 1.3.8
|
|
|
org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql
|
Maven |
≥ 1.0.0
≤ 1.0.6
|
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-41856?
Which Spring for GraphQL versions are affected?
What version fixes CVE-2026-41856?
Is spring-graphql affected?
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41856?
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41856?
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-41856?
Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-phxq-526m-79px",
"modified" : "2026-08-21T19:14:09Z",
"published" : "2026-06-11T09:31:56Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-41856" ],
"summary" : "Spring for GraphQL: Annotation Detection Vulnerability",
"details" : "The Spring GraphQL annotation detection mechanism for @Controller data fetchers may not correctly resolve annotations on methods within type hierarchies. This can be an issue if such annotations are used for authorization decisions. When all conditions are met, security annotations can be ignored at runtime.\n\nAffected versions:\nSpring for GraphQL 2.0.0 through 2.0.3; 1.4.0 through 1.4.5; 1.3.0 through 1.3.8; 1.0.0 through 1.0.6.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "2.0.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "2.0.4"
} ]
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"last_known_affected_version_range" : "<= 2.0.3"
}
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.4.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.4.6"
} ]
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"last_known_affected_version_range" : "<= 1.4.5"
}
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.3.0"
}, {
"last_affected" : "1.3.8"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.graphql:spring-graphql"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.0.0"
}, {
"last_affected" : "1.0.6"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41856"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-graphql/commit/63a89ed1379be646822dca9779b15dbf2ce45839"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-graphql"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41856"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-284" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2026-08-21T19:14:09Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2026-06-11T07:16:28Z"
}
}