SubjectDnX509PrincipalExtractor does not correctly handle certain malformed X.509 certificate CN values, which can lead to reading the wrong value for the username. In a carefully crafted certificate, this can lead to an attacker impersonating another user.
Affected versions:
Spring Security 5.7.0 through 5.7.24; 5.8.0 through 5.8.26; 6.3.0 through 6.3.17; 6.4.0 through 6.4.17; 6.5.0 through 6.5.10.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-47838 |
Configurations
No configuration.
History
10 Jun 2026, 00:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-06-10 00:16
Updated : 2026-06-10 00:16
NVD link : CVE-2026-47838
Mitre link : CVE-2026-47838
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-47838
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-287
Improper Authentication
