CVE-2026-22745: Denial of service in static resource handling on Windows platforms
Spring MVC and WebFlux applications are vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks when resolving static resources.
More precisely, an application can be vulnerable when all the following are true:
the application is using Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux the application is serving static resources from the file system the application is running on a Windows platform
When all the conditions above are met, the attacker can send malicious requests that are slow to resolve and that can keep HTTP connections in use. This can cause a Denial of Service on the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-22745?
CVE-2026-22745 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service in affected applications.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22745?
To mitigate CVE-2026-22745, review and update your Spring MVC and Spring WebFlux applications to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2026-22745?
CVE-2026-22745 affects all versions of VMware Spring MVC and Spring WebFlux that are susceptible to improper static resource handling.
Can CVE-2026-22745 cause data loss?
CVE-2026-22745 primarily leads to denial of service and does not directly cause data loss, but it can disrupt application availability.
What applications are impacted by CVE-2026-22745?
Applications utilizing VMware Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux for handling static resources on Windows platforms are impacted by CVE-2026-22745.