CVE-2016-8748

Description

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.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95621 vdb entry third party advisory
https://nifi.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2016-8748 issue tracking vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8748?
To fix CVE-2016-8748, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8748 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8748 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8748?
CVE-2016-8748 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi.
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