Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0 Parameter Context improper authorization

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Parameter Context. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-62354. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability was found in Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Parameter Context. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Authorization handling for Parameter Context validation requests in Apache NiFi 1.10.0 through 2.10.0 allows clients with read access to submit proposed Parameter values. The proposed values override current configuration, enabling users with read access to invoke predefined component validation methods with alternative settings. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization for viewing and modifying Parameter Context configuration are not subject to this vulnerability. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, requiring write access to submit Parameter Context validation requests.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-62354 since 07/13/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/03/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.11.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Vendor

• Apache

Name

• NiFi

Version

• 2.0
• 2.1
• 2.2
• 2.3
• 2.4
• 2.5
• 2.6
• 2.7
• 2.8
• 2.9
• 2.10.0

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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