CVE-2018-1335
High PUBLISHEDFrom Apache Tika versions 1.7 to 1.17, clients could send carefully crafted headers to tika-server that could be used to inject commands into the...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
From Apache Tika versions 1.7 to 1.17, clients could send carefully crafted headers to tika-server that could be used to inject commands into the command line of the server running tika-server. This vulnerability only affects those running tika-server on a server that is open to untrusted clients. The mitigation is to upgrade to Tika 1.18.
- CVE Published
- Apr 25, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 07, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
- 94.0%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache Tika
|
1.7 to 1.17 |
Affected |
CVE References
- RHSA-2019:3140 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3140
- 46540 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46540/
- 104001 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104001
- [dev] 20180425 [CVE-2018-1335] Command Injection Vulnerability in Apache Tika's tika-server module lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b3ed4432380af767effd4c6f27665cc7...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153864/Apache-Tika-1.17-Header-Command... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153864/Apache-Tika-1.17-Header-C...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-07-05 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/apache_tika_jp2_jscript.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-1335.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-07 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-03-20 14:38:09 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-06-06 21:02:24 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2021-03-26 11:51:23 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2020-02-11 09:19:57 UTC · 0 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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14:38 UTC over 7 years ago14:38 UTC · over 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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21:00 UTC over 8 years ago21:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-1335
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.1,
"epss_score": 0.93972,
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"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
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