Apache NiFi up to 1.27.0/2.0.0-M3 Parameter Context Configuration cross site scripting

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache NiFi up to 1.27.0/2.0.0-M3. This impacts an unknown function of the component Parameter Context Configuration. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-45477. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache NiFi up to 1.27.0/2.0.0-M3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Parameter Context Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-45477 since 08/29/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.28.0 or 2.0.0-M4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Vendor

• Apache

Name

• NiFi

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 1.7
• 1.8
• 1.9
• 1.10
• 1.11
• 1.12
• 1.13
• 1.14
• 1.15
• 1.16
• 1.17
• 1.18
• 1.19
• 1.20
• 1.21
• 1.22
• 1.23
• 1.24
• 1.25
• 1.26
• 1.27.0
• 2.0.0-M3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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