CVE-2020-9487: High severity apache nifi vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2020
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Updated

In Apache NiFi 1.0.0 to 1.11.4, the NiFi download token (one-time password) mechanism used a fixed cache size and did not authenticate a request to create a download token, only when attempting to use the token to access the content. An unauthenticated user could repeatedly request download tokens, preventing legitimate users from requesting download tokens.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache nifi>=1.0.0<=1.11.4

Event History

Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9487?

CVE-2020-9487 is a vulnerability in Apache NiFi 1.0.0 to 1.11.4.

2

How does CVE-2020-9487 affect Apache NiFi?

CVE-2020-9487 affects Apache NiFi versions 1.0.0 to 1.11.4.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9487?

The severity level of CVE-2020-9487 is high (7.5).

4

How does CVE-2020-9487 work?

CVE-2020-9487 allows an unauthenticated user to repeatedly request download tokens, potentially bypassing authentication.

5

What should I do to fix CVE-2020-9487?

To fix CVE-2020-9487, upgrade your Apache NiFi installation to a version later than 1.11.4.

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