Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.springframework.ai/spring-ai-pdf-document-reader

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-26gg-9gv2-v27j
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-40980 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) spring ai vulnerable to oom vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring ai vulnerable to oom by attacker-controlled pdf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.6, 1.1.5.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.springframework.ai/spring-ai-pdf-document-reader

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.springframework.ai/spring-ai-pdf-document-reader. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-26gg-9gv2-v27j CVE-2026-40980 MODERATE Spring AI Vulnerable to OOM by attacker-controlled PDF

CVE-2026-40980 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-40980
GHSA Identifier GHSA-26gg-9gv2-v27j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2026-40980

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.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader fixed: 1.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.ai</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-ai-pdf-document-reader</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.6</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader fixed: 1.1.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.ai</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-ai-pdf-document-reader</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.5</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.ai

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-40980, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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 1.0.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.ai 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

In Spring AI, a malicious PDF file can be crafted that triggers the allocation of unreasonable amounts of memory when handled by `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper`. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixed in 1.1.5)

CVE-2026-40980 Affected Spring Framework Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.61.1.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader
maven/org.springframework.ai/spring-ai-pdf-document-reader
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.0.6
1.0.6
org.springframework.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader
maven/org.springframework.ai/spring-ai-pdf-document-reader
Maven
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.5
1.1.5

References

NVD — CVE-2026-40980 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40980
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-ai
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-40980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40980?
CVE-2026-40980 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring AI Vulnerable to OOM by attacker-controlled PDF under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.6, 1.1.5 across affected packages: org.springframework.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader.
What version fixes CVE-2026-40980?
Upgrading to 1.0.6, 1.1.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-ai-pdf-document-reader affected?
Yes, org.springframework.ai:spring-ai-pdf-document-reader is affected in releases prior to 1.0.6, 1.1.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.6, 1.1.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-40980?
CVE-2026-40980 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-40980?
CVE-2026-40980 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-40980?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.ai'. 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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