Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-41856

Spring Spring for GraphQL, spring for graphql

The Spring GraphQL annotation detection mechanism for @Controller data fetchers may not correctly resolve annotations on methods within type hierarchies. This can be an issue if such annotations are used for authorization decisions. When all conditions are met, security annotations can be ignored at runtime. Affected versions: Spring for GraphQL 2.0.0 through 2.0.3; 1.4.0 through 1.4.5; 1.3.0 through 1.3.8; 1.0.0 through 1.0.6.

CVSS: 7.5
EPSS: 0.35%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.06.11

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.35%

Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Spring Spring for GraphQL, spring for graphql
Affected versions: >= 2.0.0 < 2.0.3.1, >= 1.4.0 < 1.4.5.1, >= 1.3.0 < 1.3.9, >= 1.0.0 < 1.0.7
Fixed versions: 1.0.7, 1.3.9, 1.4.5.1, 2.0.3.1

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Spring Spring for GraphQL, spring for graphql and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE: CWE-284