CVE-2026-40978: SQL injection vulnerability in Spring AI's `CosmosDBVectorStore` allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL que

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40978 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting spring ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Spring AI's `CosmosDBVectorStore` allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via crafted document IDs. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixed in 1.1.5)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-04-28
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-28 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware spring ai UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.0.6 · >= 1.1.0 and < 1.1.5

Fixed in: 1.0.6, 1.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-ai || rpm -q spring-ai || spring-ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spring-ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-ai

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-ai sudo apt install spring-ai=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-ai

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list spring-ai sudo dnf downgrade spring-ai-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-ai

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40978?

spring ai: upgrade to 1.0.6, 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40978 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40978 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-40978 affect?

CVE-2026-40978 affects spring ai. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Spring AI's `CosmosDBVectorStore` allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via crafted document IDs. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixed in 1.1.5)

How urgent is CVE-2026-40978?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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