Apache Tika Core Flaw Allows Attackers to Exploit Systems with Malicious PDF Uploads

Gbhackers •Divya • December 5, 2025

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Critical Apache Tika Vulnerability Exploited via Malicious PDF Uploads A critical vulnerability in Apache Tika allows attackers to compromise systems by uploading malicious PDF files. Organizations worldwide are advised to implement patches immediately to mitigate the risk. Apache Tika is widely used for extracting text and metadata from various document formats. 3 sources 45

Apache Tika Core Flaw Allows Attackers to Exploit Systems with Malicious PDF Uploads

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