CVE-2026-41863: LLM-influenced filename used unsanitized in Path.resolve before file write in Spring AI support for Anthropic Skills API

Published May 25, 2026
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Updated

Spring AI's support for Anthropic's Skills API used LLM-influenced filenames unsanitized in Path.resolve before writing files to disk. This could allow a malicious user to write files outside the intended target directory, including restricted directories.

Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.1.0 through 1.1.x

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware Spring Ai>=1.1.0<=1.1.x
VMware Spring Ai>=1.1.0<1.1.7

Event History

May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-41863?

The severity of CVE-2026-41863 is medium with a score of 6.5.

2

What does CVE-2026-41863 affect?

CVE-2026-41863 affects VMware Spring AI versions 1.1.0 through the affected release.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41863?

CVE-2026-41863 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-41863?

To fix CVE-2026-41863, update to the latest version of VMware Spring AI where the issue has been resolved.

5

What could happen if CVE-2026-41863 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-41863 could allow a malicious user to write files outside the intended target directory, including restricted directories.

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