PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-68979: Apache NiFI 1.10.0 through 2.10.0 provide a Parameter Context update REST API method that does not enforce aut
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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE
CVE-2026-68979 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting nifi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Apache NiFI 1.10.0 through 2.10.0 provide a Parameter Context update REST API method that does not enforce authorization checking on components referencing Parameter values. Updating a Parameter Context can change parameter values that affect referencing components, but framework authorization was limited to read and write privileges on the Parameter Context itself. As a result of the missing authorization, an authenticated user authorized to mod
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-08-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
apache nifi UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.10.0 and < 2.11.0
Fixed in: 2.11.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.10.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy nifi || rpm -q nifi || nifi --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nifi
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade nifi
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison nifi
sudo apt install nifi=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.0>
sudo apt-mark hold nifi
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list nifi
sudo dnf downgrade nifi-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add nifi
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · pspp · FIXED · 2.1.3-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0d6444911b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0d6444911b
Fedora ELN · barman · FIXED · 3.20.1-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-45ecf042c2 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-45ecf042c2
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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