CVE-2025-66249
Apache Livy: Unauthorized directory access
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Livy. This issue affects Apache Livy: from 0.3.0 before 0.9.0. The vulnerability can only be exploited with non-default Apache Livy Server settings. If the configuration value "livy.file.local-dir-whitelist" is set to a non-default value, the directory checking can be bypassed. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.9.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 13, 2026, 7:53 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2026, 7:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-66249
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Livy to version 0.9.0.
- Ensure Livy.file.local-dir-whitelist is configured securely.
- Review Livy server configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-66249.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/1xwphsfn4jbtym4k4o0zlvwfogwqwwc3 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/12/2 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Livy. This issue affects Apache Livy: from 0.3.0 before 0.9.0. The vulnerability can only be exploited with non-default Apache Livy Server settings. If the configuration value "livy.file.local-dir-whitelist" is set to a non-default value, the directory checking can be bypassed. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.9.0, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/1xwphsfn4jbtym4k4o0zlvwfogwqwwc3 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/12/2