CVE-2026-41696
MEDIUM 5.9Spring Data MongoDB repository query methods annotated with @Query that use regex parameter binding perform insufficient validation of the bound parameter. An attacker can supply a crafted string to break out of the intended regular expression quoting. Affected versions: Spring Data MongoDB 5.0.0 through 5.0.5; 4.5.0 through 4.5.11; 4.4.0 through 4.4.14; 4.3.0 through 4.3.16; 4.2.0 through 4.2.15; 4.1.0 through 4.1.14; 4.0.0 through 4.0.15; 3.4.0 through 3.4.19.
No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.
Exploitation likelihood
0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 18th percentile
Impact if exploited
5.9CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityNone
- AvailabilityNone
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-943: : Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Known Affected Software Configurations
| Vendor | Product | Version range |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 3.4.0 and < 3.4.20 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.0.0 and ≤ 4.0.15 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.1.0 and ≤ 4.1.14 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.2.0 and ≤ 4.2.15 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.3.0 and < 4.3.17 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.4.0 and < 4.4.15 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 4.5.0 and < 4.5.11.1 |
| Vmware | Spring Data Mongodb | ≥ 5.0.0 and < 5.0.5.1 |
All CVSS metrics
- MEDIUM 5.9 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - MEDIUM 5.9 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N