CVE-2026-59327: Spring Tools for Eclipse · Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affects Spring Tools for EclipseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.4 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 07:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SpringSpring Tools for Eclipse | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavenorg.springframework.boot/spring-tools-for-eclipsepkg:maven/org.springframework.boot/spring-tools-for-eclipseOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should avoid sharing or committing .launch files containing the spring.devtools.remote.secret to version control or other shared locations. Restrict filesystem access to workspace metadata and project directories to trusted users only. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes addressing this issue.
Description
Spring Tools for Eclipse versions 5.2.0 and earlier store the Spring Boot DevTools remote secret in cleartext within launch configuration files. These files are saved as XML in the workspace metadata or project directories, potentially exposing the secret if accessed via filesystem, backups, or version control. The secret protects the remote restart/reload endpoint, which can execute arbitrary class bytes on the target application. Exposure of this secret could allow an attacker with read access to achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.4.