CVE-2026-40980 Details
Description
In Spring AI, a malicious PDF file can be crafted that triggers the allocation of unreasonable amounts of memory when handled by `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper`. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixed in 1.1.5)
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Spring AI versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.5 and 1.1.0 through 1.1.4. The issue arises when `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper` processes a crafted PDF file, causing excessive memory allocation. This vulnerability affects applications that use `ForkPDFLayoutTextStripper` and accept user-supplied input to `DocumentReader`s.
Users should upgrade to Spring AI version 1.0.6 or 1.1.5, 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-2026-40980 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware spring ai | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.6 >= 1.1.0, < 1.1.5 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |