CVE-2017-15720: Input Validation

Published Jan 23, 2019
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Updated

In Apache Airflow 1.8.2 and earlier, an authenticated user can execute code remotely on the Airflow webserver by creating a special object.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Airflow<=1.8.2
pip/apache-airflow<=1.8.2
1.9.0

Event History

Jan 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 25, 2019
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:19 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15720?

CVE-2017-15720 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow authenticated users to execute remote code on the Airflow webserver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15720?

To fix CVE-2017-15720, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.9.0 or later.

3

What versions of Apache Airflow are affected by CVE-2017-15720?

CVE-2017-15720 affects Apache Airflow versions up to and including 1.8.2.

4

Can CVE-2017-15720 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2017-15720 requires authentication for exploitation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15720 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-15720, so upgrading is the only effective solution.

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