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CVE-2026-41729

VMware Spring Data Rest code injection

8.1 HIGHEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published9 Jun 2026

Description

Spring Data REST is vulnerable to SpEL expression injection through map-typed properties when processing JSON Patch (application/json-patch+json) requests. When a persistent entity exposes a Map-typed property, the JSON Pointer path segment used as the map key is embedded directly into a SpEL expression without sanitization or validation. Affected versions: Spring Data REST 3.7.0 through 3.7.19; 4.3.0 through 4.3.16; 4.4.0 through 4.4.14; 4.5.0 through 4.5.11; 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

VMware Spring Data Rest≥ 3.7.0 < 3.7.20 · ≥ 4.3.0 < 4.3.17 · ≥ 4.4.0 < 4.4.15 · ≥ 4.5.0 < 4.5.11.1

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Spring Data Rest≥ 3.7.20

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-41729 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-41729 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2026-41729?

CVE-2026-41729 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-41729?

Affected products include VMware Spring Data Rest.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41729?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Spring Data Rest 3.7.20 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.