CVE-2018-1309

Name: CVE-2018-1309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-23T14:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache NiFi External XML Entity issue in SplitXML processor. Malicious XML content could cause information disclosure or remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache NiFi External XML Entity issue in SplitXML processor. Malicious XML content could cause information disclosure or remote code execution. The fix to disable external general entity parsing and disallow doctype declarations was applied on the Apache NiFi 1.6.0 release. Users running a prior 1.x release should upgrade to the appropriate release.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Nifi	< 1.6.0

References

https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1309Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1309Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1309?

How severe is CVE-2018-1309?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1309?

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