XSS in Apache Nifi
CVE-2023-49145
Apache NiFi 0.7.0 through 1.23.2 include the JoltTransformJSON Processor, which provides an advanced configuration user interface that is vulnerable to DOM-based cross-site scripting. If an authenticated user, who is authorized to configure a JoltTransformJSON Processor, visits a crafted URL, then arbitrary JavaScript code can be executed within the session context of the authenticated user. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.24.0 or 2.0.0-M1 is the recommended mitigation.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.012 (66.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.9 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Apache Nifi
- Apache Software Foundation Nifi — versions 0.7.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49145?
- CVE-2023-49145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Nifi, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 7.9/10. Published 2023-11-27.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49145?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.9 out of 10.