CVE-2018-20244: XSS
First published: Wed Feb 27 2019(Updated: )
In Apache Airflow before 1.10.2, a malicious admin user could edit the state of objects in the Airflow metadata database to execute arbitrary javascript on certain page views.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Airflow | <1.10.2 | |
| pip/apache-airflow | <1.10.2 | 1.10.2 |
| <1.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/10/6
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2de387213d45bc626d27554a1bde7b8c67d08720901f82a50b6f4231@%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f656fddf9c49293b3ec450437c46709eb01a12d1645136b2f1b8573b@%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2de387213d45bc626d27554a1bde7b8c67d08720901f82a50b6f4231%40%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f656fddf9c49293b3ec450437c46709eb01a12d1645136b2f1b8573b%40%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20244
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-99cv-8cvv-666c (Advisory)
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/27a4a888e946728d9bb33b78ec604e08d4a93f89
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/3ff94c7da60fbb24bf99eb6192c7386e8ab4c4c9
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2019-142.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20244?
CVE-2018-20244 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution via JavaScript.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20244?
To fix CVE-2018-20244, you should upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.10.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2018-20244 have on Apache Airflow installations?
CVE-2018-20244 allows malicious admin users to manipulate the Airflow metadata database to execute arbitrary JavaScript.
Which versions of Apache Airflow are affected by CVE-2018-20244?
CVE-2018-20244 affects Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.2.
Can a non-admin user exploit CVE-2018-20244?
No, only a malicious admin user with access to the Airflow metadata database can exploit CVE-2018-20244.
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