Is CVE-2026-40975 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-40975 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-40975 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-40975 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-40975?

CVE-2026-40975 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-40975

CWE-330Published: April 28, 2026· Updated: Apr 30, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.8th

Official Description

Values produced by ${random.value} are not suitable for use as secrets. ${random.uuid} is not affected. ${random.int} and ${random.long} should never be used for secrets as they are numeric values with a predictable range.

Affected: Spring Boot 4.0.0–4.0.5 (fix 4.0.6), 3.5.0–3.5.13 (fix 3.5.14), 3.4.0–3.4.15 (fix 3.4.16), 3.3.0–3.3.18 (fix 3.3.19), 2.7.0–2.7.32 (fix 2.7.33); random value property source / weak PRNG for secrets. Versions that are no longer supported are also affected per vendor advisory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-40975 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 7.5.