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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-36542 · published 29 July 2023

CVE-2023-36542: Apache nifi code injection vulnerability

Apache · Nifi

Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.22.0 include Processors and Controller Services that support HTTP URL references for retrieving drivers, which allows an authenticated and authorized user to configure a location that enables custom code execution. The resolution introduces a new Required Permission for referencing remote resources, restricting configuration of these components to privileged users. The permission prevents unprivileged users from configuring Processors and Controller Services annotated with the new Reference Remote Resources restriction. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.23.0 is the recommended mitigation.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.9% · top 21.1% CWE-94 · Code injection
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score
1.9%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.22.0 include Processors and Controller Services that support HTTP URL references for retrieving drivers, which allows an authenticated and authorized user to configure a location that enables custom code execution. The resolution introduces a new Required Permission for referencing remote resources, restricting configuration of these components to privileged users. The permission prevents unprivileged users from configuring Processors and Controller Services annotated with the new Reference Remote Resources restriction. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.23.0 is the recommended mitigation.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43 Not Applicable
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/29/1 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/swnly3dzhhq9zo3rofc8djq77stkhbof Issue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-36542 Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43 Not Applicable
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/29/1 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/swnly3dzhhq9zo3rofc8djq77stkhbof Issue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-36542 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-36542), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.