CVE-2026-22754: Spring Framework Spring Security Doesn't Correctly Include Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4vrc-j85c-598c
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-22754 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) spring security doesn't correctly include vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring security doesn't correctly include servlet path in path matching of xml authorization rules. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.5.

CVE-2026-22754 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-22754
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4vrc-j85c-598c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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:N/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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-22754

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-config fixed: 7.0.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.security</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-security-config</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.5</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-2026-22754, 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 7.0.5), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

Vulnerability in Spring Spring Security. If an application uses <sec:intercept-url servlet-path="/servlet-path" pattern="/endpoint/**"/> to define the servlet path for computing a path matcher, then the servlet path is not included and the related authorization rules are not exercised. This can lead to an authorization bypass. This issue affects Spring Security: from 7.0.0 through 7.0.4.

CVE-2026-22754 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.security:spring-security-config
maven/org.springframework.security/spring-security-config
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.5
7.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2026-22754 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22754
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-22754

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22754?
CVE-2026-22754 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Security Doesn't Correctly Include Servlet Path in Path Matching of XML Authorization Rules under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.5 across affected packages: org.springframework.security:spring-security-config.
What version fixes CVE-2026-22754?
Upgrading to 7.0.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-security-config affected?
Yes, org.springframework.security:spring-security-config is affected in releases prior to 7.0.5. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22754?
CVE-2026-22754 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-22754?
CVE-2026-22754 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-22754?
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.
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