CVE-2015-3271: Exposure of Sensitive Information in org.apache.tika:tika-core
Summary
CVE-2015-3271: Apache Tika Server exposes sensitive information. Affects org.apache.tika:tika-server versions < 1.10. Fixed in 1.10. How to fix ↓
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Background
The org.apache.tika:tika-core package is a part of Apache Tika, a content analysis toolkit used for detecting and extracting metadata and structured text content from various file formats. It provides a server component called Apache Tika server (tika-server) that allows users to interact with Tika functionality over HTTP. This vulnerability affects Apache Tika version 1.9. The package is written in Java and is commonly used in Maven-based projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-3271 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through the HTTP fileUrl header in Apache Tika server. This means that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored on the server by specifying a malicious file URL. The impact of this vulnerability can be significant as it can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.1.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.10
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to upgrade to a fixed version of Apache Tika.
Conclusion
The exposure of sensitive information vulnerability in org.apache.tika:tika-core can be mitigated by upgrading to Apache Tika version 1.10 or later. This ensures that the server is protected against remote attackers attempting to read arbitrary files. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Tika is a content analysis toolkit used for detecting and extracting metadata and structured text content from various file formats.
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to Apache Tika version 1.10 or later.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to upgrade to a fixed version of Apache Tika.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the CVE-2015-3271 entry or contact the Apache Tika project.
