CVE-2026-68981
published 2026-08-03CVE-2026-68981: Apache NiFi 1.5.0 through 2.10.0 support gzip-encoded HTTP requests for the application REST API using a Jersey encoding filter. The framework enforced a…
PriorityP345high7.5CVSS 3.1
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EPSS
0.52%
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Apache NiFi 1.5.0 through 2.10.0 support gzip-encoded HTTP requests for the application REST API using a Jersey encoding filter. The framework enforced a configurable maximum request size on the compressed payload rather than the decompressed output, allowing a malicious client to send crafted requests that could consume excessive amounts of memory. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, which relocates response compression to Jetty Server and disables decompression of gzip-encoded HTTP requests.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | nifi | >= 1.5.0 < 2.11.0 | 2.11.0 |
| apache_software_foundation | apache_nifi | 1.5.0 – 2.10.0 | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.5HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
nvdv4.08.8HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber
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GHSA
Apache NiFi 1.5.0 through 2.10.0 support gzip-encoded HTTP requests for the application REST API using a Jersey encoding filter.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-03
CVE-2026-68981 [HIGH] CWE-409 Apache NiFi 1.5.0 through 2.10.0 support gzip-encoded HTTP requests for the application REST API using a Jersey encoding filter.
Apache NiFi 1.5.0 through 2.10.0 support gzip-encoded HTTP requests for the application REST API using a Jersey encoding filter. The framework enforced a configurable maximum request size on the compressed payload rather than the decompressed output, allowing a malicious client to send crafted requests that could consume excessive amounts of memory. Upgrading to Apache NiFi 2.11.0 is the recommended mitigation, which relocates response compression to Jetty Server and disables decompression of gzip-encoded HTTP requests.
VulDB
Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0 Jersey encoding filter resource consumption
vuldb·2026-08-03·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-68981 [HIGH] Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0 Jersey encoding filter resource consumption
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache NiFi up to 2.10.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Jersey encoding filter. The manipulation leads to resource consumption.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-68981. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-08-03
Published