CVE-2019-12370: The Spark application through 2.0.2 for Android allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12370?

spark: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12370 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12370 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-12370 affect?

CVE-2019-12370 affects spark. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Spark application through 2.0.2 for Android allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute, if the application has the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12370?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-12370 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting spark. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Spark application through 2.0.2 for Android allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute, if the application has the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: readdle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-18 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

readdle spark UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spark || rpm -q spark || spark --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spark

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spark

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-12370?

spark: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12370 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12370 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-12370 affect?

CVE-2019-12370 affects spark. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Spark application through 2.0.2 for Android allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute, if the application has the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12370?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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