CVE-2025-60012: Malicious configuration can lead to unauthorized file access in Apache Livy. This issue affects Apache Livy 0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-60012 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting livy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Malicious configuration can lead to unauthorized file access in Apache Livy. This issue affects Apache Livy 0.7.0 and 0.8.0 when connecting to Apache Spark 3.1 or later. A request that includes a Spark configuration value supported from Apache Spark version 3.1 can lead to users gaining access to files they do not have permissions to. For the vulnerability to be exploitable, the user needs to have access to Apache Livy's REST or JDBC interface

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-13 19:53 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache livy UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.7.0 and < 0.9.0

Fixed in: 0.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade livy

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison livy sudo apt install livy=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold livy

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list livy sudo dnf downgrade livy-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add livy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-60012?

livy: upgrade to 0.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-60012 being exploited?

CVE-2025-60012 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-2025-60012 affect?

CVE-2025-60012 affects livy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Malicious configuration can lead to unauthorized file access in Apache Livy. This issue affects Apache Livy 0.7.0 and 0.8.0 when connecting to Apache Spark 3.1 or later. A request that includes a Spark configuration value supported from A

How urgent is CVE-2025-60012?

Priority 38/100. On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-66249 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Livy.

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