How to Fix CVE-2026-22741: Spring Framework (Bundle Sibling)
By Sai Kiran Pandrala
Last verified: 2026-05-25
CVE-2026-22741 is a sibling vulnerability in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-22740. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes this CVE as well.
| Severity | CVSS 3.1 - Low |
|---|---|
| Actively exploited? | Not currently in CISA KEV |
| Affected | Same as the bundle - see CVE-2026-22740 |
| Fixed in | Same patched build as CVE-2026-22740 (See vendor advisory) |
| Type (CWE) | CWE-524: CWE-524 Information Exposure Through Caching |
What's different about CVE-2026-22741?
Spring MVC and WebFlux applications are vulnerable to cache poisoning 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 configuring the resource chain support https://docs.spring.io/spring-framework/reference/web/webmvc/mvc-config/static-resources.
The technical impact and remediation are identical to the primary CVE in the bundle. The same vendor patch closes both.
How to fix CVE-2026-22741
Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-22740.
The patch installation procedure, verification commands, and interim mitigations are documented there. Reusing one runbook keeps the rollout consistent across the bundle.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-22741 fixed by the same patch as CVE-2026-22740?
Yes. CVE-2026-22741 ships in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-22740. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes both.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-22741?
The CVSS base score is 3.1 (Low).
Is it being exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
References
- Official vendor advisory: https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-22741
- NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22741
- CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- Primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-22740
*Part of the Spring Framework bundle. Full procedure at CVE-2026-22740.*