CVE-2026-40987: A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (ou

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting spring integration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (outside the configured local-directory) with attacker-controlled content. Affected versions: Spring Integration 7.0.0 through 7.0.4; 6.5.0 through 6.5.8; 6.4.0 through 6.4.11; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; 5.5.0 through 5.5.20.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-06-11
Last modified	2026-09-04

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-09-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-11 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-04 18:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware spring integration UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.21 · >= 6.3.0 and < 6.3.15 · >= 6.4.0 and < 6.4.12 · >= 6.5.0 and < 6.5.8.1 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.4.1

Fixed in: 5.5.21, 6.3.15, 6.4.12, 6.5.8.1, 7.0.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-integration

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 6.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-integration sudo apt install spring-integration=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-integration

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

dnf --showduplicates list spring-integration sudo dnf downgrade spring-integration-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-integration

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-2026-40987?

spring integration: upgrade to 5.5.21, 6.3.15, 6.4.12, 6.5.8.1, 7.0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40987 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40987 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-2026-40987 affect?

CVE-2026-40987 affects spring integration. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (outside the configured local-directory) with attacker-controlled content. Affected versions: Spring Integration 7.0.0 through 7.0.4

How urgent is CVE-2026-40987?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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