HIGH CVSS 8.1
Published: 2026-06-11

CVE-2026-41700

vmware spring_for_graphql Security Advisory (CVE-2026-41700)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-41700 impacting vmware spring_for_graphql. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Spring for GraphQL applications that have enabled the WebSocket transport are vulnerable to Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking. An attacker can trick an authenticated user into visiting a malicious page, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary GraphQL operations with the victim's credentials. 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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vmware / spring_for_graphql
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-346

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-41700 impacting vmware spring_for_graphql.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-41700.yaml
id: cve-2026-41700

info:
  name: vmware spring_for_graphql - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-41700 affecting vmware spring_for_graphql.
    Evaluation: Spring for GraphQL applications that have enabled the WebSocket transport are vulnerable to Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking. An attacker can trick an a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-41700
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.1
    cve-id: CVE-2026-41700
    cwe-id: CWE-346
  tags: cve,cve-2026-41700,vmware,spring_for_graphql,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "spring_for_graphql"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-41700.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-41700
# Target: vmware spring_for_graphql | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-41700 (vmware spring_for_graphql)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against vmware spring_for_graphql scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-41700.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-41700
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install spring_for_graphql 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade spring_for_graphql 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update spring_for_graphql

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i spring_for_graphql 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i spring_for_graphql

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-41700 in vmware spring_for_graphql?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vmware spring_for_graphql packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-41700?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-41700?

CVE-2026-41700 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-41700
Weakness CWE-346
Vendor vmware
Product spring_for_graphql
Published 2026-06-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N