CVE-2023-36542
Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Properties Referencing Remote Resources
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2023-36542- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List
Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Properties Referencing Remote Resources
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.
- Record
CVE-2023-36542- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-2137
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.
- Record
EUVD-2023-2137- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-r969-8v3h-23v9
Apache NiFi Code Injection vulnerability
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.
- Record
GHSA-r969-8v3h-23v9- CVSS 4.0
- 8.7 High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Properties Referencing Remote Resources
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.
- Record
CVE-2023-36542- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-r969-8v3h-23v9
Apache NiFi Code Injection vulnerability
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.
- Record
GHSA-r969-8v3h-23v9- CVSS 4.0
- 8.7 High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-nifi-2023-36542 No score
Apache NiFi: Potential Code Injection with Properties Referencing Remote Resources
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.
- Record
BIT-nifi-2023-36542- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.nifi:nifi-cdc-mysql-bundleMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processorsMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-standard-processorsMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hikari-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hadoop-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hbase_2-client-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-record-serialization-servicesMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0 | 1.23.0 |
nifiBitnami |
0.0.2 to 1.22.0 | None known |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-cdc-mysql-bundleMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 1.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.3 Show 33 moreShow less1.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.2.01.20.01.21.01.22.01.3.01.4.01.5.01.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.01.9.11.9.2 |
1.23.0 |
Show 7 moreShow less
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processorsMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 0.6.00.6.10.7.00.7.10.7.2 Show 45 moreShow less0.7.30.7.41.0.01.0.0-BETA1.0.11.1.01.1.11.1.21.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.31.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.2.01.20.01.21.01.22.01.3.01.4.01.5.01.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.01.9.1 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-standard-processorsMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 0.0.2-incubating0.1.0-incubating0.2.0-incubating0.2.10.3.0 Show 45 moreShow less0.4.00.4.10.5.00.5.10.6.00.6.10.7.00.7.10.7.20.7.30.7.41.0.01.0.0-BETA1.0.11.1.01.1.11.1.21.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.31.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.2.01.20.01.21.01.22.0 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 0.2.0-incubating0.2.10.3.00.4.00.4.1 Show 45 moreShow less0.5.00.5.10.6.00.6.10.7.00.7.10.7.20.7.30.7.41.0.01.0.0-BETA1.0.11.1.01.1.11.1.21.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.31.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.2.01.20.01.21.01.22.01.3.01.4.0 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hikari-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 1.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.0 Show 6 moreShow less1.18.01.19.01.19.11.20.01.21.01.22.0 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hadoop-dbcp-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 1.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.2 Show 16 moreShow less1.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.20.01.21.01.22.0 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-hbase_2-client-serviceMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 1.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.3 Show 25 moreShow less1.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.20.01.21.01.22.01.9.01.9.11.9.2 |
1.23.0 |
org.apache.nifi:nifi-record-serialization-servicesMaven |
0.0.2 up to 1.23.0, plus listed versions 1.10.01.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.3 Show 33 moreShow less1.11.41.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.2.01.20.01.21.01.22.01.3.01.4.01.5.01.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.01.9.11.9.2 |
1.23.0 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PoC in GitHub | shoucheng3/asf__nifi_CVE-2023-36542_1-22-0 | 2025-08-20 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV, PoC in GitHub |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-36542 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in Apache Nifi, published July 29, 2023. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.90%, the 79th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.nifi:nifi-cdc-mysql-bundle 1.23.0.
References
Left out here: 19 versions. The JSON record has them.