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CVE-2026-22732

VMware Spring Security broken access control

9.1 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.48%
  1. Published19 Mar 2026

Description

When applications specify HTTP response headers for servlet applications using Spring Security, there is the possibility that the HTTP Headers will not be written.  This issue affects Spring Security Servlet applications using lazy (default) writing of HTTP Headers: : from 5.7.0 through 5.7.21, from 5.8.0 through 5.8.23, from 6.3.0 through 6.3.14, from 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, from 6.5.0 through 6.5.8, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.3.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

VMware Spring Security≥ 5.8.0 < 5.8.24 · ≥ 6.3.0 < 6.3.15 · ≥ 6.4.0 < 6.4.15 · ≥ 6.5.0 < 6.5.9

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Spring Security≥ 5.8.24

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-22732 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-22732 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.

How severe is CVE-2026-22732?

CVE-2026-22732 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-22732?

Affected products include VMware Spring Security.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22732?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Spring Security 5.8.24 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.