CVE-2026-68980: Apache NiFi: Authorization Bypass for Parameter Context Asset Deletion

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

Apache NiFi 2.0.0 through 2.10.0 support creating, reading, and deleting Assets associated with Parameter Contexts through the REST API. The framework authorizes asset deletion against the owning Parameter Context using the supplied Parameter Context Identifier and Asset Identifier. The framework performed authorized based on the supplied Parameter Context Identifier without verifying the requested Identifier against the stored Identifier. Apache NiFi installations that do not implement different levels of authorization across Parameter Contexts are not subject to this vulnerability, because the framework enforces write permissions as the security boundary. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, which verifies Parameter Context ownership of the requested Asset before deletion using the same strategy applied to Asset read operations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Apache NiFi>=2.0.0<=2.10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache NiFi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.0

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68980?

The severity of CVE-2026-68980 is rated low with a CVSS score of 4.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68980?

To fix CVE-2026-68980, ensure you are using a version of Apache NiFi that is updated beyond 2.10.0.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68980?

CVE-2026-68980 is an authorization bypass vulnerability that affects asset deletion in Apache NiFi.

4

What versions of Apache NiFi are affected by CVE-2026-68980?

CVE-2026-68980 affects Apache NiFi versions 2.0.0 through 2.10.0.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-68980 have on Apache NiFi users?

CVE-2026-68980 allows unauthorized deletion of assets associated with parameter contexts, potentially leading to data loss.

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