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CVE-2026-59270

VMware Spring Security broken access control

9.4 CRITICALEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published27 Aug 2026

Description

Spring Security's embedded UnboundID LDAP server (UnboundIdContainer) unconditionally registers an administrative credential and binds its listener to all available network interfaces. Spring Security 7.1.0 Spring Security 7.0.0 - 7.0.6 Spring Security 6.5.0 - 6.5.11 Spring Security 6.4.0 - 6.4.18 Spring Security 5.8.0 - 5.8.27 Spring Security 5.7.0 - 5.7.25

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

VMware Spring Security≥ 5.7.0 < 5.7.26 · ≥ 5.8.0 < 5.8.28 · ≥ 6.4.0 < 6.4.19 · ≥ 6.5.0 < 6.5.12

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Spring Security≥ 5.7.26

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-59270 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-59270 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2026-59270?

CVE-2026-59270 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-59270?

Affected products include VMware Spring Security.

How do I fix CVE-2026-59270?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Spring Security 5.7.26 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.