CVE-2026-40991
CVE-2026-40991 updated by NVD
Summary
When using spring-restdocs-webtestclient or spring-restdocs-restassured to document a remote API accessed over HTTP, an attacker who compromises the API or tricks the user into documenting a malicious API can perform an XXE injection attack when the documentation-generating tests are next executed. Affected versions: Spring REST Docs 4.0.0; 3.0.0 through 3.0.5; 2.0.0.RELEASE through 2.0.8.RELEASE.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected versions | Fixed versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.springframework.restdocs:spring-restdocs-restassured | — | 4.0.1, 3.0.6 |
| Maven | org.springframework.restdocs:spring-restdocs-webtestclient | — | 4.0.1, 3.0.6 |
Remediation: Upgrade to 4.0.1 or later.
References
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