QID 981306

QID 981306: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.tika:tika-core (GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f)

Apache Tika before 1.13 does not properly initialize the XML parser or choose handlers, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via vectors involving (1) spreadsheets in OOXML files and (2) XMP metadata in PDF and other file formats, a related issue to CVE-2016-2175.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f - github.com/advisories/GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f

CVEs related to QID 981306

CVE-2016-4434 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f	org.apache.tika:tika-core		github.com/advisories/GHSA-4xr4-4c65-hj7f

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