#VU101976 Missing Authorization in Apache Nifi - CVE-2024-56512
Published: December 28, 2024 / Updated: January 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101976
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56512
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Nifi
Apache Nifi
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks for parameters context when creating process groups. A remote authenticated user with privileges to create process groups can bypass authorization checks by not referencing parameter values and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.