CVE-2018-17193: XSS

Published Dec 19, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi>=1.0.0<=1.7.1
1.8.0
Apache nifi>=1.0.0<=1.7.1

Event History

Dec 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Dec 20, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·10:02 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17193?

CVE-2018-17193 is a vulnerability that allows for a reflected XSS attack in the message-page.jsp error page of Apache NiFi.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-17193?

CVE-2018-17193 has a severity score of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-17193?

To mitigate CVE-2018-17193, update to Apache NiFi 1.8.0 or later which includes a fix to correctly parse and sanitize the request attribute value.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-17193?

The affected software for CVE-2018-17193 is Apache NiFi versions 1.0.0 to 1.7.1.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-17193?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-17193 at the following link: https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-17193

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