CVE-2017-15697: Input Validation
Published Jan 23, 2018
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache nifi>=1.0.0<=1.4.0
Event History
Jan 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2017-15697?
CVE-2017-15697 is a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution in Apache NiFi.
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How severe is CVE-2017-15697?
CVE-2017-15697 is rated as critical with a severity score of 9.8.
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What is the affected software?
The affected software is Apache NiFi versions 1.0.0 to 1.4.0.
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How can I fix CVE-2017-15697?
To fix CVE-2017-15697, upgrade to Apache NiFi 1.5.0 or later.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15697?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-15697 at the Apache NiFi security page: https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2017-15697