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CVE-2026-41845 Vmware CVE debrief

CVE-2026-41845 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Spring Framework, a popular Java framework for building enterprise-level applications. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is classified as HIGH. It was published on 2026-06-09T05:16:36.557Z and modified on 2026-06-11T16:12:37.023Z.

Vendor
Vmware
Product
Spring Framework
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-09
Original CVE updated
2026-07-17
Advisory published
2026-06-09
Advisory updated
2026-07-17

Who should care

Developers and administrators using Spring Framework versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.2.0 through 6.2.18, 6.1.0 through 6.1.27, and 5.3.0 through 5.3.48 should be aware of this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by incorrect escaping in the JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape() method, which could lead to JavaScript code injection in the browser, potentially resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Spring Framework.
  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor.
  • Implement additional security measures to prevent XSS attacks.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide additional information about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-41845 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-41845

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-41845 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41845

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.