Is CVE-2026-22731 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22731 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22731 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-22731 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22731?

CVE-2026-22731 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-22731

CWE-288Published: March 19, 2026· Updated: Mar 20, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.6th

Official Description

Spring Boot applications with Actuator can be vulnerable to an "Authentication Bypass" vulnerability when an application endpoint that requires authentication is declared under a specific path, already configured for a Health Group additional path.

This issue affects Spring Boot: from 4.0 before 4.0.3, from 3.5 before 3.5.11, from 3.4 before 3.4.15.

This CVE is similar but not equivalent to CVE-2026-22733, as the conditions for exploit and vulnerable versions are different.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22731 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.