HIGH CVSS 8.2
Published: 2026-05-12

CVE-2026-41713

vmware spring_ai Security Advisory (CVE-2026-41713)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-41713 impacting vmware spring_ai. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.2 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A malicious user could craft input that is stored in conversation memory and later interpreted by the model in an unintended way. Applications using the affected advisor with user-controlled input may be susceptible to manipulation of model behavior across conversation turns.

📊 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
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vmware / spring_ai
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-1336

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-2026-41713 impacting vmware spring_ai.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-41713.yaml
id: cve-2026-41713

info:
  name: vmware spring_ai - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-41713 affecting vmware spring_ai.
    Evaluation: A malicious user could craft input that is stored in conversation memory and later interpreted by the model in an unintended way. Applications using t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-41713
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.2
    cve-id: CVE-2026-41713
    cwe-id: CWE-1336
  tags: cve,cve-2026-41713,vmware,spring_ai,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "spring_ai"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-41713.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-41713
# Target: vmware spring_ai | CVSS: 8.2 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-41713 (vmware spring_ai)...")
    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_ai 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-2026-41713.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-41713
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install spring_ai 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade spring_ai 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update spring_ai

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-41713 in vmware spring_ai?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vmware spring_ai 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-2026-41713?

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-2026-41713?

CVE-2026-41713 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.2 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.2
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-41713
Weakness CWE-1336
Vendor vmware
Product spring_ai
Published 2026-05-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N