CVE-2026-40979
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40979 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Spring AI, having access to a shared environment can expose the ONNX model used by the application. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Spring AI, having access to a shared environment can expose the ONNX model used by the application. 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)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Ai | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.6 |
| Vmware | Spring Ai | >= 1.1.0, < 1.1.5 |
References
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-40979Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40979?
In Spring AI, having access to a shared environment can expose the ONNX model used by the application.
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)
How severe is CVE-2026-40979?
CVE-2026-40979 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40979?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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