Vulnerability · Published Jul 8, 2024 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2024-37389Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter Context Description

Medium 4.6

In plain English

A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Apache NiFi from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 24.0% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.6Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)24.0%top 2.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Apache NiFi 1.10.0 through 1.26.0 and 2.0.0-M1 through 2.0.0-M3 support a description field in the Parameter Context configuration that is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. An authenticated user, authorized to configure a Parameter Context, can enter arbitrary JavaScript code, which the client browser will execute within the session context of the authenticated user. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.27.0 or 2.0.0-M4 is the recommended mitigation.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Mavenorg.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui1.27.0GHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8
Mavenorg.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui2.0.0-M4GHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi 1.10.0 – through 1.26.02.0.0-M1 – through 2.0.0-M3

Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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