CVE-2017-5635

Description

In Apache NiFi before 0.7.2 and 1.x before 1.1.2 in a cluster environment, if an anonymous user request is replicated to another node, the originating node identity is used rather than the "anonymous" user.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.13% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2017-5635 vendor advisory mitigation issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96730 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5635?
CVE-2017-5635 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5635?
To fix CVE-2017-5635, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5635 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5635 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5635?
CVE-2017-5635 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi.
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