What is the severity of CVE-2016-8748?

The severity of CVE-2016-8748 is rated as medium due to the potential impact of the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8748?

To fix CVE-2016-8748, upgrade Apache NiFi to version 1.0.1 or 1.1.1 or later for the affected versions.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-8748?

CVE-2016-8748 affects Apache NiFi versions before 1.0.1 and 1.1.0.

Can CVE-2016-8748 be exploited by unauthorized users?

No, CVE-2016-8748 can only be exploited by authorized users with access to the connection details dialog.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8748?

CVE-2016-8748 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Apache NiFi.

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CVE-2016-8748

medium

5.4

CWE

19/10/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2016-8748: XSS

First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache NiFi	<=1.0.0
Apache NiFi	=1.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8748?
The severity of CVE-2016-8748 is rated as medium due to the potential impact of the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8748?
To fix CVE-2016-8748, upgrade Apache NiFi to version 1.0.1 or 1.1.1 or later for the affected versions.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 affects Apache NiFi versions before 1.0.1 and 1.1.0.
Can CVE-2016-8748 be exploited by unauthorized users?
No, CVE-2016-8748 can only be exploited by authorized users with access to the connection details dialog.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Apache NiFi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8748?
The severity of CVE-2016-8748 is rated as medium due to the potential impact of the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8748?
To fix CVE-2016-8748, upgrade Apache NiFi to version 1.0.1 or 1.1.1 or later for the affected versions.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 affects Apache NiFi versions before 1.0.1 and 1.1.0.
Can CVE-2016-8748 be exploited by unauthorized users?
No, CVE-2016-8748 can only be exploited by authorized users with access to the connection details dialog.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Apache NiFi.