CVE-2026-22741: Static resource cache poisoning in Spring MVC and WebFlux

Published Apr 29, 2026
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Updated

Spring MVC and WebFlux applications are vulnerable to cache poisoning when resolving static resources.

More precisely, an application can be vulnerable when all the following are true:

the application is using Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux the application is configuring the  resource chain support

Affected Software

6 affected components
VMware Spring MVC
VMware Spring WebFlux
VMware Spring Framework<5.3.48
VMware Spring Framework>=6.1.0<6.1.27
VMware Spring Framework>=6.2.0<6.2.18
VMware Spring Framework>=7.0.0<7.0.7

Event History

Apr 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22741?

CVE-2026-22741 is considered a critical vulnerability affecting Spring MVC and Spring WebFlux applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22741?

To mitigate CVE-2026-22741, ensure proper validation and sanitization of cache entries for static resources in your application.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2026-22741?

CVE-2026-22741 affects applications using Spring MVC and Spring WebFlux that resolve static resources.

4

What is cache poisoning as described in CVE-2026-22741?

Cache poisoning in the context of CVE-2026-22741 refers to an attacker being able to manipulate cache entries, leading to unintended responses for static resources.

5

Is CVE-2026-22741 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2026-22741 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the vulnerable Spring MVC and WebFlux applications.

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