CVE-2024-45477 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-45477: Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter Description

Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache NiFi
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 29, 2024
Last update October 29, 2024

CVSS base score

4.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

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.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
October 29, 2024 Record updated