CVE-2018-17193

Description

The message-page.jsp error page used the value of the HTTP request header X-ProxyContextPath without sanitization, resulting in a reflected XSS attack. Mitigation: The fix to correctly parse and sanitize the request attribute value was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.8.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.14% 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-2018-17193 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17193?
CVE-2018-17193 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-17193?
To fix CVE-2018-17193, 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-2018-17193 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-17193 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-2018-17193?
CVE-2018-17193 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi.
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