Vulnerability · Published Oct 29, 2024 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2024-45477Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter 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 0.8% (higher than 55% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
Apache NiFi 1.10.0 through 1.27.0 and 2.0.0-M1 through 2.0.0-M3 support a description field for Parameters in a 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 1.28.0 or 2.0.0-M4 is the recommended mitigation.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui | 1.28.0 | GHSA-7mqj-xgf8-p59v |
| Maven | org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui | 2.0.0-M4 | GHSA-7mqj-xgf8-p59v |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache NiFi | 1.10.0 – through 1.27.02.0.0-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