CVE-2022-29265

Name: CVE-2022-29265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-30T08:15:06.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29265 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Nifi	>= 0.0.1, <= 1.16.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/47od9kr9n4cyv0mv81jh3pkyx815kyjlMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2022-29265Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/47od9kr9n4cyv0mv81jh3pkyx815kyjlMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2022-29265Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29265?

How severe is CVE-2022-29265?

CVE-2022-29265 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29265?

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