CVE-2026-41008: Spring Security Authorization Server's authorization endpoint performs insufficient validation of the request_

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-41008 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting spring authorization server, spring security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Spring Security Authorization Server's authorization endpoint performs insufficient validation of the request_uri parameter. An attacker can craft a malicious authorization request containing an invalid request_uri and an arbitrary, unvalidated redirect_uri, which can lead to an Open Redirect vulnerability. Affected versions: Spring Security 7.0.0 through 7.0.5. Spring Authorization Server 1.5.0 through 1.5.7.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2026-06-10
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: broadcom · vmware

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-10 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom spring authorization server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.5.0 and < 1.5.7.1

Fixed in: 1.5.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-authorization-server || rpm -q spring-authorization-server || spring-authorization-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spring-authorization-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-authorization-server

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 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-authorization-server sudo apt install spring-authorization-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-authorization-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list spring-authorization-server sudo dnf downgrade spring-authorization-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-authorization-server

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.

vmware spring security UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.5.1

Fixed in: 7.0.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-security

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 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-security sudo apt install spring-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-security

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

dnf --showduplicates list spring-security sudo dnf downgrade spring-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-security

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-2026-41008?

spring authorization server: upgrade to 1.5.7.1; spring security: upgrade to 7.0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41008 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41008 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-2026-41008 affect?

CVE-2026-41008 affects spring authorization server, spring security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Spring Security Authorization Server's authorization endpoint performs insufficient validation of the request_uri parameter. An attacker can craft a malicious authorization request containing an invalid request_uri and an arbitrary, unvalid

How urgent is CVE-2026-41008?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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