CVE-2026-41716: Spring Data Commons Heap Exhaustion From Unbounded Property-lookup Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9fw2-h3hf-293r
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41716 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) heap exhaustion from unbounded property-lookup vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Spring Data Commons libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves heap exhaustion from unbounded property-lookup cache retaining crafted string keys. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.6, 3.5.12.

CVE-2026-41716 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41716
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9fw2-h3hf-293r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Spring Data Commons
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:N/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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-41716

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Data Commons 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.data:spring-data-commons fixed: 4.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-commons</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.6</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons fixed: 3.5.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-commons</artifactId>
    <version>3.5.12</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-commons</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-commons</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-commons</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.data

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-41716, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Data Commons in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.data 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Spring Data Commons, 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

Spring Data's internal property-lookup cache accepts and permanently retains attacker-supplied strings as cache keys, allowing heap exhaustion through repeated requests. Affected versions: Spring Data Commons 2.7.0 through 2.7.19; 3.3.0 through 3.3.16; 3.4.0 through 3.4.14; 3.5.0 through 3.5.11; 4.0.0 through 4.0.5.

CVE-2026-41716 Affected Spring Data Commons Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.63.5.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-commons
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.6
4.0.6
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-commons
Maven
≥ 3.5.0
< 3.5.12
3.5.12
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-commons
Maven
≥ 3.4.0
≤ 3.4.14
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-commons
Maven
≥ 3.3.0
≤ 3.3.16
org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-commons
Maven
≤ 2.7.19

References

NVD — CVE-2026-41716 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41716
Spring Data Commons Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-commons
Spring Data Commons Release RELEASE
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-commons/releases/tag/3.5.12
Spring Data Commons Release RELEASE
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-commons/releases/tag/4.0.6
Spring Data Commons Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41716

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41716?
CVE-2026-41716 is a security vulnerability in Spring Data Commons involving Heap exhaustion from unbounded property-lookup cache retaining crafted string keys under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Spring Data Commons versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.6, 3.5.12 across affected packages: org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41716?
Upgrading to 4.0.6, 3.5.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-data-commons affected?
Yes, org.springframework.data:spring-data-commons is affected in releases prior to 4.0.6, 3.5.12, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.6, 3.5.12, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41716?
CVE-2026-41716 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:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41716?
CVE-2026-41716 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-41716?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.data'. 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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