CVE-2026-69201 Details
Description
Http4s is a Scala interface for HTTP services. Prior to 0.23.35 and 1.0.0-M47, ResourceService and WebjarService decode each URL path segment but reject only segments exactly equal to an empty string, a dot, or two dots. A request containing percent-encoded slash or backslash separators can turn an accepted segment into a parent-directory traversal after decoding, allowing access to classpath or WebJar resources outside the configured base when a directory-backed classpath is served and the backend preserves the encoded separator. The patch rejects decoded segments containing slash or backslash in ResourceService and WebjarService, and applies the same guard to the non-exploitable FileService for consistency. This issue is fixed in versions 0.23.35 and 1.0.0-M47.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the Http4s library, specifically in the ResourceService and WebjarService components, prior to versions 0.23.35 and 1.0.0-M47. These services improperly handle URL path segment decoding, allowing an attacker to exploit percent-encoded separators to traverse directories and access restricted classpath or WebJar resources. This issue arises when the backend preserves the encoded separators and a directory-backed classpath is served.
Users can upgrade to Http4s versions 0.23.35 or 1.0.0-M47, both of which include the necessary patch to address this vulnerability. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the Http4s GitHub releases page.
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Assessed Sep 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/http4s/http4s/commit/bcd99cdc1342ef58a0f132acb814af06a668a8d3 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/http4s/http4s/releases/tag/v0.23.35 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/http4s/http4s/releases/tag/v1.0.0-M47 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/http4s/http4s/security/advisories/GHSA-crq5-92j2-j7wv | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| http4s | <= 0.23.34 (semver) >= 1.0.0-M1, <= 1.0.0-M46 (semver) |
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| http4s-server | <= 0.23.34 (semver) >= 1.0.0-M1, <= 1.0.0-M46 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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