CVE-2026-17459: Symlink Following in perwendel spark
Affects perwendel sparkSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 22:16:02 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| perwendelspark | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.sparkjava/sparkpkg:maven/com.sparkjava/sparkOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:perwendel:spark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is released, users should consider restricting access to external static file locations or applying manual controls to prevent symlink exploitation where feasible.
Description
CVE-2026-17459 is a medium severity vulnerability in perwendel spark up to version 2.9.4. It involves the staticFiles.externalLocation function in the ExternalResourceHandler.java file, which can be manipulated to follow symbolic links. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and has been publicly disclosed. No official patch or remediation has been announced by the vendor as of the publication date.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to cause the application to follow symbolic links, potentially exposing or accessing unintended files or directories. This could lead to information disclosure or other impacts depending on the symlink target. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17459 affects the perwendel spark Java framework versions 2.9.0 through 2.9.4. It arises from the staticFiles.externalLocation function in the ExternalResourceHandler.java component, which improperly handles symbolic links, allowing an attacker to cause symlink following. This can be triggered remotely without user interaction or privileges beyond low-level access. The issue was reported early to the project but has not yet received a response or fix. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.