CVE-2026-68980
Apache NiFi: Authorization Bypass for Parameter Context Asset Deletion
Description
Apache NiFi 2.0.0 through 2.10.0 support creating, reading, and deleting Assets associated with Parameter Contexts through the REST API. The framework authorizes asset deletion against the owning Parameter Context using the supplied Parameter Context Identifier and Asset Identifier. The framework performed authorized based on the supplied Parameter Context Identifier without verifying the requested Identifier against the stored Identifier. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization across Parameter Contexts are not subject to this vulnerability, because the framework enforces write permissions as the security boundary. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, which verifies Parameter Context ownership of the requested Asset before deletion using the same strategy applied to Asset read operations.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 3, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache NiFi to version 2.11.0 or later.
- Verify Parameter Context ownership before asset deletion.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-68980.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/yo8k6tt3zxjm49zzhly3453v0xhwm3o1 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/03/12 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/03/12 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache NiFi', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.10.0'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-api', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Apache NiFi 2.0.0 through 2.10.0 support creating, reading, and deleting Assets associated with Parameter Contexts through the REST API. The framework authorizes asset deletion against the owning Parameter Context using the supplied Parameter Context Identifier and Asset Identifier. The framework performed authorized based on the supplied Parameter Context Identifier without verifying the requested Identifier against the stored Identifier. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization across Parameter Contexts are not subject to this vulnerability, because the framework enforces write permissions as the security boundary. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, which verifies Parameter Context ownership of the requested Asset before deletion using the same strategy applied to Asset read operations. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:L/U:Clear Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/yo8k6tt3zxjm49zzhly3453v0xhwm3o1