CVE-2026-40971 Details
Description
When configured to use an SSL bundle, Spring Boot's RabbitMQ auto-configuration does not perform hostname verification when connecting to the RabbitMQ broker. Affected: Spring Boot 4.0.0–4.0.5 (fix 4.0.6), 3.5.0–3.5.13 (fix 3.5.14) per vendor advisory.
A vulnerability exists in Spring Boot's RabbitMQ auto-configuration when an SSL bundle is used. The issue arises because hostname verification is not performed when connecting to the RabbitMQ broker. This vulnerability affects Spring Boot versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.5.0 to 3.5.13.
Users should upgrade to Spring Boot 4.0.6 or 3.5.14, depending on their current version.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-40971 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-295 | Improper Certificate Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware spring boot | >= 3.5.0, < 3.5.14 >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.6 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |