CVE-2026-22754: ervlet Path Not Correctly Included in Path Matching of XML Authorization Rules

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Spring Spring Security. If an application uses <sec:intercept-url servlet-path="/servlet-path" pattern="/endpoint/**"/> to define the servlet path for computing a path matcher, then the servlet path is not included and the related authorization rules are not exercised. This can lead to an authorization bypass.This issue affects Spring Security: from 7.0.0 through 7.0.4.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Spring Spring Security>=7.0.0<=7.0.4
VMware Spring Security>=7.0.0<7.0.5

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22754?

CVE-2026-22754 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22754?

To fix CVE-2026-22754, it is recommended to update Spring Security to version 7.0.5 or later.

3

What versions of Spring Security are affected by CVE-2026-22754?

CVE-2026-22754 affects Spring Security versions from 7.0.0 to 7.0.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22754?

CVE-2026-22754 is a path matching vulnerability that affects the XML authorization rules in Spring Security.

5

Can CVE-2026-22754 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2026-22754 could potentially allow unauthorized access due to improper path matching.

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