CVE-2018-17195: CSRF
First published: Wed Dec 19 2018(Updated: )
The template upload API endpoint accepted requests from different domain when sent in conjunction with ARP spoofing + man in the middle (MiTM) attack, resulting in a CSRF attack. The required attack vector is complex, requiring a scenario with client certificate authentication, same subnet access, and injecting malicious code into an unprotected (plaintext HTTP) website which the targeted user later visits, but the possible damage warranted a Severe severity level. Mitigation: The fix to apply Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) policy request filtering was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.8.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache NiFi | >=1.0.0<=1.7.1 | |
| maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi | >=1.0.0<=1.7.1 | 1.8.0 |
| >=1.0.0<=1.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17195?
CVE-2018-17195 is a vulnerability that allows a CSRF attack on the template upload API endpoint in Apache NiFi.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17195?
CVE-2018-17195 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 7.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-17195?
The Apache NiFi software version 1.0.0 to 1.7.1 is affected by CVE-2018-17195.
How can CVE-2018-17195 be exploited?
CVE-2018-17195 can be exploited by performing an ARP spoofing and man-in-the-middle attack, along with client certificate authentication and same subnet access.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17195?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-17195 at the official Apache NiFi security page: https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-17195
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