Vmware Spring AI up to 1.0.5/1.1.4 ONNX Model TransformersEmbeddingModel temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Vmware Spring AI up to 1.0.5/1.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function TransformersEmbeddingModel of the component ONNX Model Handler. Performing a manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-40979. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Vmware Spring AI up to 1.0.5/1.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function TransformersEmbeddingModel of the component ONNX Model Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Spring AI, having access to a shared environment can expose the ONNX model used by the application. Affected versions: Spring AI: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5 (fixed in 1.0.6), 1.1.0 - 1.1.4 (fixed in 1.1.5)

It is possible to read the advisory at spring.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-40979 since 04/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/28/2026).

Upgrading to version 1.0.6 or 1.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Spring AI 1.0.6/1.1.5

Timelineinfo

04/16/2026 CVE reserved
04/28/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
04/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: spring.io
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-40979 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359943
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2026 11:47
Changes: 04/28/2026 11:47 (65)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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