CVE-2026-59280: spring framework Path Traversal — Fix

Description

Applications using Spring Framework's FreeMarker integration may be vulnerable to a path traversal attack when a controller returns a view name derived from untrusted input and FreeMarker is configured to resolve templates through SpringTemplateLoader. Spring Framework 7.0.0 - 7.0.8 Spring Framework 6.2.0 - 6.2.19 Spring Framework 6.1.0 - 6.1.28 Spring Framework 6.0.0 - 6.0.30 Spring Framework 5.3.0 - 5.3.49 Spring Framework 5.2.25.RELEASE and earlier

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0024

Probability of exploitation

0.15%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vmware	spring_framework	< 5.2.26
vmware	spring_framework	5.3.0 — 5.3.50
vmware	spring_framework	6.0.0 — 6.0.31
vmware	spring_framework	6.1.0 — 6.1.29
vmware	spring_framework	6.2.0 — 6.2.20
vmware	spring_framework	7.0.0 — 7.0.8.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-59280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-59280? +

Applications using Spring Framework's FreeMarker integration may be vulnerable to a path traversal attack when a controller returns a view name derived from untrusted input and FreeMarker is configured to resolve templates through SpringTemplateLoader. Spring Framework 7.0.0 - 7.0.8 Spring Framework 6.2.0 - 6.2.19 Spring Framework 6.1.0 - 6.1.28 Spring Framework 6.0.0 - 6.0.30 Spring Framework 5.3.0 - 5.3.49 Spring Framework 5.2.25.RELEASE and earlier It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-59280? +

CVE-2026-59280 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0024, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-59280? +

CVE-2026-59280 affects products from vmware, specifically: spring_framework. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-59280? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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