CVE-2023-34468: Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Database Services using H2

Published Jun 12, 2023
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Updated

The DBCPConnectionPool and HikariCPConnectionPool Controller Services in Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.21.0 allow an authenticated and authorized user to configure a Database URL with the H2 driver that enables custom code execution.

The resolution validates the Database URL and rejects H2 JDBC locations.

You are recommended to upgrade to version 1.22.0 or later which fixes this issue.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-nar>=0.0.2<1.22.0
1.22.0
maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-hikari-dbcp-service>=0.0.2<1.22.0
1.22.0
maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base>=0.0.2<1.22.0
1.22.0
Apache nifi>=0.0.2<1.22.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-nar to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-hikari-dbcp-service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade apache/nifi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0

Event History

Jun 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34468?

The severity of CVE-2023-34468 is high.

2

What is the vulnerability in Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.21.0?

The vulnerability in Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.21.0 is the ability for an authenticated and authorized user to configure a Database URL with the H2 driver that enables custom code execution.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-34468?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-34468 by configuring a malicious Database URL with the H2 driver and executing custom code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-34468?

To fix CVE-2023-34468, update Apache NiFi to version 1.22.0 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-34468?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-34468 is CWE-94.

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