Command Injection Vulnerability in Apache Tika's Tika-Server
CVE-2018-1335

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Tika
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 97%

Summary

A command injection vulnerability exists in the tika-server module of Apache Tika versions 1.7 to 1.17. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted headers to the tika-server, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This risk is heightened when the tika-server is exposed to untrusted clients. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to Apache Tika version 1.18.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Tika 1.7 to 1.17

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-1335-EXP-GUI
Created by SkyBlueEternal

CVE-2018-1335
Created by siramk

CVE-2018-1335-Python3
Created by N0b1e6

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b3ed4432380af767effd...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104001
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46540/
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EPSS Score

97% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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