CVE-2017-15697 Apache NiFi XSS issue in context path handling
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious X-ProxyContextPath or X-Forwarded-Context headers in Apache NiFi.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-15697?
CVE-2017-15697 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apache Nifi, published on 23 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A malicious X-ProxyContextPath or X-Forwarded-Context header containing external resources or embedded code could cause remote code execution. The fix to properly handle these headers was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.5.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15697?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.nifi:nifi. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.nifi:nifi Maven | From 1.0.0 | 1.5.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi Maven | From 1.0.0 | 1.5.0 |
Products include Apache Nifi.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15697?
Upgrade org.apache.nifi:nifi to 1.5.0 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-15697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Nifi
- CVE-2018-1309 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache NiFi
- CVE-2017-5636 Injection in Apache NiFi
- CVE-2026-68981 Apache NiFi: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption through Decompression of HTTP Requests
- CVE-2023-36542 Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Properties Referencing Remote Resources
- CVE-2023-34468 Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Database Services using H2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29ph-fjf3-c5cm.