CVE-2023-34468

Name: CVE-2023-34468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-12T16:15:10.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 63.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The DBCPConnectionPool and HikariCPConnectionPool Controller Services in Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.21.0 allow an authenticated and authorized user to configure a Database URL with the H2 driver that enables custom code execution. The resolution validates the Database URL and rejects H2 JDBC locations. You are recommended to upgrade to version 1.22.0 or later which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 63.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DBCPConnectionPool and HikariCPConnectionPool Controller Services in Apache NiFi 0.0.2 through 1.21.0 allow an authenticated and authorized user to configure a Database URL with the H2 driver that enables custom code execution. The resolution validates the Database URL and rejects H2 JDBC locations. You are recommended to upgrade to version 1.22.0 or later which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

63.38%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Nifi	>= 0.0.2, < 1.22.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174398/Apache-NiFi-H2-Connection-String-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7b82l4f5blmpkfcynf3y6z4x1vqo59h8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-34468Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cyfirma.com/outofband/apache-nifi-cve-2023-34468-rce-vulnerability-analysis-and-exploitation/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174398/Apache-NiFi-H2-Connection-String-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7b82l4f5blmpkfcynf3y6z4x1vqo59h8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2023-34468Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cyfirma.com/outofband/apache-nifi-cve-2023-34468-rce-vulnerability-analysis-and-exploitation/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34468?

How severe is CVE-2023-34468?

CVE-2023-34468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 63.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34468?

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