CVE-2016-8748 json
Cross-site Scripting in Apache NiFi
published 2017-10-19 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-g2fm-x3cp-mqw9 , EUVD-2022-3860
- cvss
- 5.4
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In Apache NiFi before 1.0.1 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in connection details dialog when accessed by an authorized user. The user supplied text was not being properly handled when added to the DOM.
Patch / fix
- maven org.apache.nifi:nifi 1.0.1, 1.1.1
Exploit prediction
1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.5 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.0 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.apache.nifi:nifi | <1.0.1 >=1.1.0, <1.1.1 |
1.0.1 1.1.1 |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
nifi.apache.org
/security.html#CVE-2016-8748
web, issue-tracking, mitigation, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/95621
vdb-entry, web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8748
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8748
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-g2fm-x3cp-mqw9
- NVD CVE-2016-8748
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