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7.6

Apache NiFi could be tricked to run harmful code

published 4 days ago
Summary

Apache NiFi may accept specially crafted data through its Quality of Service component without proper validation. An attacker could use that data to make the system execute unwanted code or cause a crash, risking data exposure or service disruption. Install the latest NiFi update or the vendor’s security patch and limit external data sources to trusted parties.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart apache-nifi to version 2.9.0-r3.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart apache-nifi < 2.9.0-r3
Fix: upgrade to 2.9.0-r3
Original advisory text
Deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in QOS
Security vulnerability affects the apache-nifi package. Deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in QOS.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.6 High
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
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