CVE-2018-1309: XEE
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1309?
CVE-2018-1309 is an external XML entity issue in the SplitXML processor of Apache NiFi, where malicious XML content could lead to information disclosure or remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-1309?
CVE-2018-1309 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which version of Apache NiFi is affected by CVE-2018-1309?
CVE-2018-1309 affects Apache NiFi up to version 1.6.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1309?
To fix CVE-2018-1309, upgrade to Apache NiFi version 1.6.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1309?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1309 at the following links: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1309), [Apache NiFi Security Advisories](https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1309), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/apache/nifi/commit/28067a29fd13cdf8e21b440fc65c6dd67872522f).