Spring Web Services 3.1.0-5.0.1 Insecure RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 Key Transport Default
CVE-2026-40996 Published on June 11, 2026
Inbound WS-Security allows RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 key transport by default
Wss4jSecurityInterceptor defaulted allowRSA15KeyTransportAlgorithm to true, overriding Apache WSS4J's safer default for validation RequestData. Inbound WS-Security decryption could therefore accept RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 (rsa-1_5) encrypted key material unless operators explicitly reconfigured the flag.
Affected versions:
Spring Web Services 5.0.0 through 5.0.1; 4.1.0 through 4.1.3; 4.0.0 through 4.0.18; 3.1.0 through 3.1.8.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-40996 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-40996
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Affected Versions
Spring Web Services:- Version 5.0.0 and below 5.0.2 is affected.
- Version 4.1.0 and below 4.1.4 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0 and below 4.0.19 is affected.
- Version 3.1.0 and below 3.1.9 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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