CVE-2017-15697

Name: CVE-2017-15697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-23T22:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A malicious X-ProxyContextPath or X-Forwarded-Context header containing external resources or embedded code could cause remote code execution. The fix to properly handle these headers was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.5.0 release. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A malicious X-ProxyContextPath or X-Forwarded-Context header containing external resources or embedded code could cause remote code execution. The fix to properly handle these headers was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.5.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Nifi	>= 1.0.0, <= 1.4.0

References

https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2017-15697Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2017-15697Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15697?

How severe is CVE-2017-15697?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15697?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST