CVE-2023-34212

Name: CVE-2023-34212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-12T16:15:10.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34212 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The JndiJmsConnectionFactoryProvider Controller Service, along with the ConsumeJMS and PublishJMS Processors, in Apache NiFi 1.8.0 through 1.21.0 allow an authenticated and authorized user to configure URL and library properties that enable deserialization of untrusted data from a remote location. The resolution validates the JNDI URL and restricts locations to a set of allowed schemes. You are recommended to upgrade to version 1.22.0 or later which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JndiJmsConnectionFactoryProvider Controller Service, along with the ConsumeJMS and PublishJMS Processors, in Apache NiFi 1.8.0 through 1.21.0 allow an authenticated and authorized user to configure URL and library properties that enable deserialization of untrusted data from a remote location. The resolution validates the JNDI URL and restricts locations to a set of allowed schemes. You are recommended to upgrade to version 1.22.0 or later which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Nifi	>= 1.8.0, <= 1.21.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w5rm46fxmvxy216tglf0dv83wo6gnzr5Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-34212Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w5rm46fxmvxy216tglf0dv83wo6gnzr5Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-34212Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34212?

How severe is CVE-2023-34212?

CVE-2023-34212 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34212?

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