CVE-2026-41717: Spring Framework Spring Data MongoDB Is Vulnerable Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5whc-4q84-fj73
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-917
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41717 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) spring data mongodb is vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring data mongodb is vulnerable to spel (spring expression language) expression injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.6, 4.5.12.

CVE-2026-41717 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41717
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5whc-4q84-fj73
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2026-41717

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.data:spring-data-mongodb fixed: 5.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-mongodb</artifactId>
    <version>5.0.6</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb fixed: 4.5.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-mongodb</artifactId>
    <version>4.5.12</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-mongodb</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-mongodb</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.data</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-data-mongodb</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-2026-41717, 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 Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.6), 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-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an expression language (el) statement in a framework such as a java server page (jsp) using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended el statement before it is executed. 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

Spring Data MongoDB contains a SpEL (Spring Expression Language) expression injection vulnerability. The issue occurs during parameter binding when a user-defined repository query method is annotated with @Query and utilizes a capture-all placeholder. Affected versions: Spring Data MongoDB 5.0.0 through 5.0.5; 4.5.0 through 4.5.11; 4.4.0 through 4.4.14; 4.3.0 through 4.3.16; 4.2.0 through 4.2.15; 4.1.0 through 4.1.14; 4.0.0 through 4.0.15; 3.4.0 through 3.4.19.

CVE-2026-41717 Affected Spring Framework Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.64.5.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-mongodb
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.0.6
5.0.6
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-mongodb
Maven
≥ 4.5.0
< 4.5.12
4.5.12
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-mongodb
Maven
≥ 4.4.0
≤ 4.4.14
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-mongodb
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
≤ 4.3.16
org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb
maven/org.springframework.data/spring-data-mongodb
Maven
≤ 3.4.19

References

NVD — CVE-2026-41717 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41717
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-mongodb
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-mongodb/releases/tag/4.5.12
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-data-mongodb/releases/tag/5.0.6
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-41717

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41717?
CVE-2026-41717 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Data MongoDB is vulnerable to SpEL (Spring Expression Language) expression injection under CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.6, 4.5.12 across affected packages: org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41717?
Upgrading to 5.0.6, 4.5.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-data-mongodb affected?
Yes, org.springframework.data:spring-data-mongodb is affected in releases prior to 5.0.6, 4.5.12, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.6, 4.5.12, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41717?
CVE-2026-41717 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41717?
CVE-2026-41717 is classified under CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an expression language (EL) statement in a framework such as a Java Server Page (JSP) using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended EL statement before it is executed.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-41717?
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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