CVE-2026-22753
Description
A flaw was found in Spring Security. When an application uses specific configurations involving securityMatchers(String) and PathPatternRequestMatcher.Builder to handle servlet paths, the intended security controls may not be applied. This can result in a security bypass, where authentication and authorization mechanisms are rendered inactive, potentially allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access or perform actions without proper validation.
Mitigation
Applications using Spring Security should review their configurations to ensure that `securityMatchers(String)` and `PathPatternRequestMatcher.Builder` are correctly implemented to prevent unintended security bypasses. Avoid configurations that prepend a servlet path using `PathPatternRequestMatcher.Builder` in conjunction with `securityMatchers(String)` if not explicitly required and thoroughly validated. Consult Spring Security documentation for best practices regarding servlet path matching and security filter chain configuration.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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