CVE-2026-41846: Spring Framework Cross-site Scripting via JSP Form Tags

Q: What is the risk level of CVE-2026-41846?

The risk level of CVE-2026-41846 is rated medium with a severity score of 5.9.

Q: What are the impacted versions for CVE-2026-41846?

CVE-2026-41846 affects VMware Spring Framework versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41846?

CVE-2026-41846 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for arbitrary HTML/JavaScript code injection.

Q: How can I mitigate CVE-2026-41846 in my application?

To mitigate CVE-2026-41846, avoid using user-supplied values in the cssClass, cssErrorClass, or cssStyle attributes of JSP form tags.

Q: What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-41846?

The consequences of CVE-2026-41846 include the possibility of successful cross-site scripting attacks, leading to data exposure and user impersonation.

Published Jun 9, 2026

Updated

Spring MVC applications which accept user-supplied values in the cssClass, cssErrorClass, or cssStyle attributes of JSP form tags allow arbitrary HTML/JavaScript code injection, potentially resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affected versions: Spring Framework 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.2.0 through 6.2.18; 6.1.0 through 6.1.27; 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.

Affected Software

1 affected component

VMware Spring Framework>=7.0.0<=7.0.7, >=6.2.0<=6.2.18, >=6.1.0<=6.1.27, >=5.3.0<=5.3.48

Event History

Jun 9, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:50 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:50 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:16 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the risk level of CVE-2026-41846?

The risk level of CVE-2026-41846 is rated medium with a severity score of 5.9.

What are the impacted versions for CVE-2026-41846?

CVE-2026-41846 affects VMware Spring Framework versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41846?

CVE-2026-41846 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for arbitrary HTML/JavaScript code injection.

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-41846 in my application?

To mitigate CVE-2026-41846, avoid using user-supplied values in the cssClass, cssErrorClass, or cssStyle attributes of JSP form tags.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-41846?

The consequences of CVE-2026-41846 include the possibility of successful cross-site scripting attacks, leading to data exposure and user impersonation.

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