Apache NiFi 2.02.10 Asset Deletion Auth Bypass via REST API
CVE-2026-68980 Published on August 3, 2026
Apache NiFi: Authorization Bypass for Parameter Context Asset Deletion
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-68980 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Timeline
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Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-68980 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-68980
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache NiFi:- Version 2.0.0, <= 2.10.0 is affected.