CVE-2026-40980: In Spring AI, a malicious PDF file can be crafted that triggers the allocation of unreasonable amounts of memo

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40980 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting spring ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Spring AI, a malicious PDF file can be crafted that triggers the allocation of unreasonable amounts of memory when handled by `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper`. 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

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
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 21:10 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-2026-40980?

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

Is CVE-2026-40980 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40980 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-2026-40980 affect?

CVE-2026-40980 affects spring ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In Spring AI, a malicious PDF file can be crafted that triggers the allocation of unreasonable amounts of memory when handled by `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper`. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixe

How urgent is CVE-2026-40980?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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