CVE-2018-17192: Medium severity apache nifi vulnerability
The X-Frame-Options headers were applied inconsistently on some HTTP responses, resulting in duplicate or missing security headers. Some browsers would interpret these results incorrectly, allowing clickjacking attacks. Mitigation: The fix to consistently apply the security headers was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.8.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.
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What is CVE-2018-17192?
CVE-2018-17192 is a vulnerability where the X-Frame-Options headers were applied inconsistently on some HTTP responses, resulting in duplicate or missing security headers.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17192?
CVE-2018-17192 has a severity keyword of 'medium' with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2018-17192 impact Apache NiFi?
CVE-2018-17192 affects Apache NiFi versions 1.0.0 to 1.6.0, where the X-Frame-Options headers were inconsistently applied, potentially allowing clickjacking attacks.
How can I mitigate CVE-2018-17192?
To mitigate CVE-2018-17192, you should update your Apache NiFi software to a version that consistently applies the X-Frame-Options security headers.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17192?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-17192 at the following reference: https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-17192