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CVE-2026-40992

Improper certificate validation in VMware Spring Boot

CVSS score

5.0

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

4 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-40992 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Spring Boot's Mail auto-configuration does not enable hostname verification. Applications that set the relevant JavaMail property, such as spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.ssl.checkserveridentity=true, are not affected. Affected versions: Spring Boot 4.0.0 through 4.0.6; 3.5.0 through 3.5.14; 3.4.0 through 3.4.16.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40992 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1vmwarespring boot View
2vmwarespring boot View
3vmwarespring boot View
4mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
5mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
6mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
7mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
8mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
9mavenorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 9

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
5.0CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LNVD
5.0CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

2 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

osvorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail4.0.7

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 4.0.7

osvorg.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-mail3.5.15

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 3.5.15

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40992 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40992 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureBitişik ağ
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.0 / 10
Attack VectorAdjacentComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack VectorAdjacent network
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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