CVE-2020-13940: XEE

Published Oct 1, 2020
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Updated

In Apache NiFi 1.0.0 to 1.11.4, the notification service manager and various policy authorizer and user group provider objects allowed trusted administrators to inadvertently configure a potentially malicious XML file. The XML file has the ability to make external calls to services (via XXE).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache nifi>=1.0.0<=1.11.4

Event History

Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13940?

CVE-2020-13940 is a vulnerability in Apache NiFi 1.0.0 to 1.11.4 that allows trusted administrators to inadvertently configure a potentially malicious XML file, which can make external calls to services via XXE.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-13940?

CVE-2020-13940 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-13940?

Users of Apache NiFi versions 1.0.0 to 1.11.4 are affected by CVE-2020-13940.

4

How can CVE-2020-13940 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-13940, upgrade Apache NiFi to a version higher than 1.11.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13940?

Detailed information about CVE-2020-13940 can be found on the Apache NiFi website at https://nifi.apache.org/security#CVE-2020-13940.

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