CVE-2026-66756 (GCVE-0-2026-66756)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-30 19:18 – Updated: 2026-07-30 19:33
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Tika: unpack endpoint in tika-server allows configuration with unsecureFeatures=false
Summary
Improper Protection of Alternate Path vulnerability in Apache Tika.
This issue affects Apache Tika: from 4.0.0-alpha-1 before 4.0.0-beta-1.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.0-beta-1, which fixes the issue.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-30 19:32 UTC
CWE
- CWE-424 - Improper Protection of Alternate Path
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/ynjg5lxwhqpc83pcz… | vendor-advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/0… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tika |
Affected:
4.0.0-alpha-1 , < 4.0.0-beta-1
(semver)
|
guessed |
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