Sensitive Data Exposure in Apache NiFi by Apache
CVE-2020-9486

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Nifi
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-9486?

In versions 1.10.0 through 1.11.4 of Apache NiFi, a vulnerability exists within the stateless execution engine that logs outputs with potential sensitive property values. When flows are executed, sensitive information can be inadvertently exposed in plaintext within the flow definition configuration JSON, creating a risk for data confidentiality and security.

Affected Version(s)

Apache NiFi Apache NiFi 1.10.0 to 1.11.4

References

https://nifi.apache.org/security#CVE-2020-9486
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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