CVE-2017-15720: Input Validation
Published Jan 23, 2019
·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.