CVE-2019-10088: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache Tika
Summary
CVE-2019-10088: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache Tika. Affects org.apache.tika:tika-core versions >= 1.7, < 1.22. Fixed in 1.22. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- tika · Debian:11
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Background
Apache Tika is an open-source content analysis toolkit that is used to detect and extract metadata and text from various file formats. It is commonly used in applications that require content analysis, such as search engines and content management systems. The Apache Tika Core package (org.apache.tika:tika-core) is a key component of Apache Tika, providing core functionality for parsing and extracting content from files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-10088 affects Apache Tika versions 1.7 to 1.21. It is caused by an issue in the RecursiveParserWrapper component, which can be triggered by a carefully crafted or corrupt zip file. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to an Out-of-Memory (OOM) condition, potentially causing denial of service or other unexpected behavior. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
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.
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1.22
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Apache Tika (CVE-2019-10088) can be mitigated by upgrading to version 1.22 or later. This fix addresses the issue in the RecursiveParserWrapper component and ensures proper resource allocation and throttling. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Tika is an open-source content analysis toolkit used for detecting and extracting metadata and text from various file formats.
The vulnerability affects the org.apache.tika:tika-core package of Apache Tika.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to an Out-of-Memory (OOM) condition, potentially causing denial of service or other unexpected behavior.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
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