Spring Framework Arbitrary Method Invocation in SpEL Expressions
A vulnerability in Spring Expression Language (SpEL) evaluation logic allows for arbitrary zero-argument method invocation, even within restricted or read-only contexts, which may allow an attacker to invoke unintended application logic.
Affected versions: Spring Framework 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.2.0 through 6.2.18; 6.1.0 through 6.1.27; 5.3.0 through 5.3.48.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.springframework:spring-expression | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.8, >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.19, >= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.21, <= 5.3.39 | 7.0.8, 6.2.19 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-863- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.springframework:spring-expression- Disclosed
- 09.06.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-9f52-rjqv-25qv - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.springframework:spring-expression
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 8
- First → latest
- 04.2022 06.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 3
- Medium 4
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 4
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