Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Spark 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.
Public exploits
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Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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shoucheng3/perwendel__spark_CVE-2016-9177_2-5-1 ★ 0 · Aug 17, 2025
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Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | com.sparkjava:spark-core | < 2.5.2 | 2.5.2 | GHSA-89gc-6cw6-4vch |
References
- RHSA-2017:0868 vendor-advisory
- 94218 vdb-entry
- https://github.com/perwendel/spark/issues/700
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/13