CVE-2024-37389

Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter Context Description

4.6 MediumFix available

Apache NiFi 1.10.0 through 1.26.0 and 2.0.0-M1 through 2.0.0-M3 support a description field in the Parameter Context configuration that is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. An authenticated user, authorized to configure a Parameter Context, can enter arbitrary JavaScript code, which the client browser will execute within the session context of the authenticated user. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 1.27.0 or 2.0.0-M4 is the recommended mitigation.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Exploit likelihood

24.0%Up 24.0 points since Jul 8, 2024

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 4.6

Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter Context Description

Record: CVE-2024-37389
CVSS 3.1: 4.6 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness: CWE-79
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2024-2356 4.6

Record: EUVD-2024-2356
CVSS 3.1: 4.6 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8 5.3

Apache NiFi vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Record: GHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8
CVSS 4.0: 5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
CVSS 3.1: 5.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness: CWE-79
Updated: 2026-11-02

NVD 4.6

Record: CVE-2024-37389
CVSS 3.1: 4.6 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS 3.1: 5.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness: CWE-79
Updated: 2026-11-02

OSV 4.6

Apache NiFi: Improper Neutralization of Input in Parameter Context Description

Record: CVE-2024-37389
CVSS 3.1: 4.6 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness: CWE-79
Updated: 2026-11-02

OSVGHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8 5.3

Apache NiFi vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Record: GHSA-h658-qqv9-qwv8
CVSS 4.0: 5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
CVSS 3.1: 5.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness: CWE-79
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
Package	Affected	Fixed
`org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui` Maven	1.10.0 up to 1.27.0	1.27.0
`org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui` Maven	2.0.0-M1 up to 2.0.0-M4	2.0.0-M4
`org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui` Maven	1.10.0 up to 1.27.0, plus listed versions 1.11.01.11.11.11.21.11.31.11.4 Show 27 moreShow less 1.12.01.12.11.13.01.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.11.15.21.15.31.16.01.16.11.16.21.16.31.17.01.18.01.19.01.19.11.20.01.21.01.22.01.23.01.23.11.23.21.24.01.25.01.26.0	1.27.0
`org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui` Maven	2.0.0-M1 up to 2.0.0-M4, plus listed versions 2.0.0-M22.0.0-M3	2.0.0-M4

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 3, 2026	aliases, published	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2024-37389 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Apache Nifi, published July 8, 2024. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 24.0%, the 97th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.nifi:nifi-web-ui 1.27.0.