CVE-2026-47849: Spring Data REST does not guard identifier (@Id) and version (@Version) properties against mutation via RFC 69

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-47849 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting spring data rest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Spring Data REST does not guard identifier (@Id) and version (@Version) properties against mutation via RFC 6902 JSON Patch (application/json-patch+json) requests. Spring Data REST 5.1.0 Spring Data REST 5.0.0 - 5.0.6 Spring Data REST 4.5.0 - 4.5.12 Spring Data REST 4.0.0 - 4.4.15 Spring Data REST 3.7.20 and earlier

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	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-915
Published	2026-08-27
Last modified	2026-09-02

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-27 06:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-02 15:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware spring data rest UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.7.21 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.4.16 · >= 4.5.0 and < 4.5.13 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.6.1 · >= 5.1.0 and < 5.1.0.1

Fixed in: 3.7.21, 4.4.16, 4.5.13, 5.0.6.1, 5.1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-data-rest || rpm -q spring-data-rest || spring-data-rest --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.7.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spring-data-rest

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-data-rest

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 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-data-rest sudo apt install spring-data-rest=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-data-rest

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

dnf --showduplicates list spring-data-rest sudo dnf downgrade spring-data-rest-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-data-rest

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.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Spring Security Advisories: cve-2026-47849 - HIGH - Spring Data REST allows mutation of identifier and version properties via JSON Patch 2026-08-20

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-47849?

spring data rest: upgrade to 3.7.21, 4.4.16, 4.5.13, 5.0.6.1, 5.1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47849 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47849 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-2026-47849 affect?

CVE-2026-47849 affects spring data rest. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Spring Data REST does not guard identifier (@Id) and version (@Version) properties against mutation via RFC 6902 JSON Patch (application/json-patch+json) requests. Spring Data REST 5.1.0 Spring Data REST 5.0.0 - 5.0.6 Spring Data REST 4.5.0

How urgent is CVE-2026-47849?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

VMware vulnerabilities

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