CVE-2026-22748: Potential Security Misconfiguration when Using withIssuerLocation

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Spring Spring Security. When an application configures JWT decoding with NimbusJwtDecoder  or NimbusReactiveJwtDecoder, it must configure an OAuth2TokenValidator<Jwt> separately, for example by calling setJwtValidator.This issue affects Spring Security: from 6.3.0 through 6.3.14, from 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, from 6.5.0 through 6.5.9, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.4.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Spring Spring Security>=6.3.0<=6.3.14, >=6.4.0<=6.4.14, >=6.5.0<=6.5.9, >=7.0.0<=7.0.4
VMware Spring Security<6.3.15
VMware Spring Security>=6.4.0<6.4.15
VMware Spring Security>=6.5.0<6.5.10
VMware Spring Security>=7.0.0<7.0.5
IBM watsonx.data<=2.2- 2.3.1

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22748?

CVE-2026-22748 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential security misconfigurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22748?

To fix CVE-2026-22748, ensure that your application configures JWT decoding with NimbusJwtDecoder or NimbusReactiveJwtDecoder using a valid OAuth2TokenValidator<Jwt> by calling setJwtValidator.

3

Which versions of Spring Security are affected by CVE-2026-22748?

CVE-2026-22748 affects Spring Security versions ranging from 6.3.0 to 6.3.14, 6.4.0 to 6.4.14, 6.5.0 to 6.5.9, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.4.

4

What can happen if CVE-2026-22748 is exploited?

If CVE-2026-22748 is exploited, it may lead to security misconfigurations that could affect the integrity and confidentiality of JWT tokens.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-22748?

Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2026-22748 is available in the latest releases of affected Spring Security versions.

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