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Final field mutation reported on Java 26

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Description

When running on java 26 the following warning is logged

WARNING: Final field aces in class org.springframework.security.acls.domain.AclImpl has been mutated reflectively by class org.springframework.security.acls.jdbc.BasicLookupStrategy in unnamed module @1d8bd0de (file:~/.m2/repository/org/springframework/security/spring-security-acl/7.0.5/spring-security-acl-7.0.5.jar)
WARNING: Use --enable-final-field-mutation=ALL-UNNAMED to avoid a warning
WARNING: Mutating final fields will be blocked in a future release unless final field mutation is enabled

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the warning on Java 26 and inspect AclImpl together with BasicLookupStrategy, the classes named in the message. Trace the reflective mutation of the final field and verify that the warning is no longer logged while ACL lookup behavior remains intact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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