Apache · Apache Nifi · CVE-2017-12623
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apache NiFi versions prior to 1.4.0
**Description**
The issue allows an authorized user to upload a template containing malicious code, which can then access sensitive files via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. This occurs due to improper handling of XML External Entities.
**Recommendations**
For Apache NiFi versions prior to 1.4.0, upgrade to Apache NiFi 1.4.0 or a later version to properly handle XML External Entities and prevent XXE attacks.