RCE in Apache Nifi
CVE-2023-36542
Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.22.0 include Processors and Controller Services that support HTTP URL references for retrieving drivers, which allows an authenticated and authorized user to configure a location that enables custom code executi…
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.020 (78.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Nifi
- Apache Software Foundation Nifi — versions 0.0.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (release-notes, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Not Applicable)
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36542?
- CVE-2023-36542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Nifi, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-07-29.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36542?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-36542 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.