REDHAT-BUG-2460487: High severity Spring Spring Security vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Spring Spring Security. SubjectX500PrincipalExtractor does not correctly handle certain malformed X.509 certificate CN values, which can lead to reading the wrong value for the username. In a carefully crafted certificate, this can lead to an attacker impersonating another user. This issue affects Spring Security: from 7.0.0 through 7.0.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Spring Spring Security>=7.0.0<=7.0.4

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2460487?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2460487 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2460487?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2460487, upgrade to the latest version of Spring Security that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does REDHAT-BUG-2460487 affect?

REDHAT-BUG-2460487 affects the Spring Security framework, specifically its handling of malformed X.509 certificate CN values.

4

What can happen if REDHAT-BUG-2460487 is exploited?

Exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-2460487 can allow an attacker to impersonate another user by reading incorrect username values from X.509 certificates.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2460487 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2460487 was published on April 22, 2026.

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