What is CVE-2023-40037?

CVE-2023-40037 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (maven), affecting versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1. It is fixed in 1.23.1.

How severe is CVE-2023-40037?

CVE-2023-40037 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-40037?

org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (maven) versions >= 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, < 1.23.1.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40037?

Yes. CVE-2023-40037 is fixed in 1.23.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2023-40037 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2023-40037 in org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-40037?

CVE-2023-40037 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-40037?

org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (maven) versions >= 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, = 1.21.0, < 1.23.1.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40037?

Yes. CVE-2023-40037 is fixed in 1.23.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2023-40037 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40037?

Upgrade: org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base to 1.23.1 or later, org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors to 1.23.1 or later, org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api to 1.23.1 or later, org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle to 1.23.1 or later.

Summary

Apache NiFi Insufficient Property Validation vulnerability

Apache NiFi 1.21.0 through 1.23.0 support JDBC and JNDI JMS access in several Processors and Controller Services with connection URL validation that does not provide sufficient protection against crafted inputs. An authenticated and authorized user can bypass connection URL validation using custom input formatting. The resolution enhances connection URL validation and introduces validation for additional related properties. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.23.1 is the recommended mitigation.

Impact

CVE-2023-40037 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (1.23.1); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (>= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1) org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors (>= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1) org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api (>= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1) org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle (>= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1)

Security releases

org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base → 1.23.1 (maven) org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors → 1.23.1 (maven) org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api → 1.23.1 (maven) org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle → 1.23.1 (maven)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

Already deployed Kodem?

See it in your environment New to Kodem? Get a demo →

Remediation advice

Upgrade the following packages to resolve this vulnerability:

org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base to 1.23.1 or later; org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors to 1.23.1 or later; org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api to 1.23.1 or later; org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle to 1.23.1 or later

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40037? CVE-2023-40037 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (maven), affecting versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1. It is fixed in 1.23.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-40037? CVE-2023-40037 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-40037?
- org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base (maven) (versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1)
- org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors (maven) (versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1)
- org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api (maven) (versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1)
- org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle (maven) (versions >= 1.21.0, < 1.23.1)
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40037? Yes. CVE-2023-40037 is fixed in 1.23.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2023-40037 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2023-40037 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40037?
- Upgrade org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base to 1.23.1 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.nifi:nifi-jms-processors to 1.23.1 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-api to 1.23.1 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-service-bundle to 1.23.1 or later

Other vulnerabilities in org.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base

CVE-IDSeverityPackage summary

CVE-2023-34468Highorg.apache.nifi:nifi-dbcp-base: Apache NiFi vulnerable to Code Injection