Vulnerability Description
Multiple components in Apache NiFi 0.0.1 to 1.16.0 do not restrict XML External Entity references in the default configuration. The Standard Content Viewer service attempts to resolve XML External Entity references when viewing formatted XML files. The following Processors attempt to resolve XML External Entity references when configured with default property values: - EvaluateXPath - EvaluateXQuery - ValidateXml Apache NiFi flow configurations that include these Processors are vulnerable to malicious XML documents that contain Document Type Declarations with XML External Entity references. The resolution disables Document Type Declarations in the default configuration for these Processors, and disallows XML External Entity resolution in standard services.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Nifi | >= 0.0.1, <= 1.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/47od9kr9n4cyv0mv81jh3pkyx815kyjlMailing ListMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2022-29265Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/47od9kr9n4cyv0mv81jh3pkyx815kyjlMailing ListMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2022-29265Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-29265?
CVE-2022-29265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple components in Apache NiFi 0.0.1 to 1.16.0 do not restrict XML External Entity references in the default configuration. The Standard Content Viewer service attempts to resolve XML External Ent...
How severe is CVE-2022-29265?
CVE-2022-29265 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-29265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Nifi.