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3.7

Apache NiFi LZ4 compression may allow data tampering

published 9 days ago
Summary

The LZ4 compression library used by Apache NiFi can be tricked into processing specially crafted data, which could let an attacker alter or corrupt information. This could affect any NiFi flows that use this compression feature. Update to the latest NiFi version or apply the vendor’s recommended patch to resolve the risk.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart apache-nifi to version 2.11.0-r1.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart apache-nifi < 2.11.0-r1
Fix: upgrade to 2.11.0-r1
Original advisory text
yawkat LZ4 Java provides LZ4 compression for Java
Security vulnerability affects the apache-nifi package. yawkat LZ4 Java provides LZ4 compression for Java.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.7 Low
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated10 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
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