CVE-2026-41856 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability exists in Spring for GraphQL versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.3, 1.4.0 through 1.4.5, 1.3.0 through 1.3.8, and 1.0.0 through 1.0.6. The issue arises in the annotation detection mechanism for '@Controller' data fetchers, which may fail to properly resolve annotations on methods within type hierarchies. This misalignment can be problematic if the annotations are relied upon for authorization decisions, potentially allowing security annotations to be overlooked at runtime. The vulnerability is present when an application has Spring Security on the classpath, utilizes Spring Security's '@EnableMethodSecurity' feature for security checks, and implements '@Controller' classes within type hierarchies.
Users of affected versions should upgrade to Spring for GraphQL 2.0.4, 1.4.6, 1.3.9 (commercial), or 1.0.7 (commercial).
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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-2026-41856 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware spring for graphql | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.7 >= 1.3.0, < 1.3.9 >= 1.4.0, < 1.4.5.1 >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.3.1 |
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |