CVE-2026-40987 Details
Description
A malicious or compromised FTP/SFTP/SMB server can write arbitrary files anywhere on the client filesystem (outside the configured local-directory) with attacker-controlled content. Affected versions: Spring Integration 7.0.0 through 7.0.4; 6.5.0 through 6.5.8; 6.4.0 through 6.4.11; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; 5.5.0 through 5.5.20.
A vulnerability exists in Spring Integration versions 5.5.0 through 5.5.20, 6.3.0 through 6.3.14, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.5.0 through 6.5.8, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.4. This vulnerability allows a malicious or compromised FTP, SFTP, or SMB server to write arbitrary files anywhere on the client's filesystem, outside the designated local directory, with content controlled by the attacker.
Users should upgrade to Spring Integration versions 5.5.21, 6.3.15, 6.4.12, 6.5.8.1, 7.0.4.1 or 7.0.5. Instructions for upgrading can be found on the Spring Release Calendar.
Metrics
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 Jun 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-40987 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware spring integration | < 5.5.21 >= 6.3.0, < 6.3.15 >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.12 >= 6.5.0, < 6.5.8.1 >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.4.1 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |