CVE-2020-11983: XSS
First published: Thu Jul 16 2020(Updated: )
An issue was found in Apache Airflow versions 1.10.10 and below. It was discovered that many of the admin management screens in the new/RBAC UI handled escaping incorrectly, allowing authenticated users with appropriate permissions to create stored XSS attacks.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Airflow | <=1.10.10 | |
| pip/apache-airflow | <1.10.11 | 1.10.11 |
| <=1.10.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7255cf0be3566f23a768e2a04b40fb09e52fcd1872695428ba9afe91%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11983
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q4p3-qw5c-mhpc (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2020-17.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-11983?
CVE-2020-11983 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11983?
To fix CVE-2020-11983, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.10.11 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-11983?
CVE-2020-11983 affects Apache Airflow versions 1.10.10 and below.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11983?
CVE-2020-11983 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2020-11983?
Yes, authenticated users with appropriate permissions can exploit CVE-2020-11983 to create stored XSS attacks.
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