CVE-2026-44911

Apache NiFi: Incorrect Authorization for Configuration Verification Requests

Published Jun 22, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 2.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authorization handling for component configuration verification requests in Apache NiFi 1.15.0 through 2.9.0 allows clients with read access to submit proposed configuration properties. The proposed properties override current configuration, enabling users with read access to invoke predefined verification methods with alternative settings. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization for viewing and modifying component configuration are not subject to this vulnerability. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.10.0 is the recommended mitigation, requiring write access to submit configuration verification requests.

Remediation

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Advisories

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Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-qvj8-gwpm-4x49 Apache NiFi allows read-only users to submit component configuration verification request
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache nifi
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache nifi
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Description Authorization handling for component configuration verification requests in Apache NiFi 1.15.0 through 2.9.0 allows clients with read access to submit proposed configuration properties. The proposed properties override current configuration, enabling users with read access to invoke predefined verification methods with alternative settings. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization for viewing and modifying component configuration are not subject to this vulnerability. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.10.0 is the recommended mitigation, requiring write access to submit configuration verification requests.
Title Apache NiFi: Incorrect Authorization for Configuration Verification Requests
Weaknesses CWE-863
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:L/U:Amber'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 22, 2026, 12:28 PM
Reserved
May 8, 2026, 3:42 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 22, 2026, 8:17 AM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 11:10 PM