CVE-2018-1309

Description

Apache NiFi External XML Entity issue in SplitXML processor. Malicious XML content could cause information disclosure or remote code execution. The fix to disable external general entity parsing and disallow doctype declarations was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.6.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.86% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1309 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1309?
CVE-2018-1309 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1309?
To fix CVE-2018-1309, 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-2018-1309 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-1309 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1309?
CVE-2018-1309 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi.
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