CVE-2020-13944: XSS

Published Sep 17, 2020
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Updated

In Apache Airflow < 1.10.12, the "origin" parameter passed to some of the endpoints like '/trigger' was vulnerable to XSS exploit.

Other sources

In Apache Airflow < 1.10.12, the origin parameter passed to some of the endpoints like /trigger and was vulnerable to a XSS exploit.

GitHub

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Airflow<1.10.15
Apache Airflow>=2.0.0<2.0.2
pip/apache-airflow<1.10.12
1.10.12

Event History

Sep 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 18, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:29 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944?

Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944 is a vulnerability in Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.12 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) exploits through the 'origin' parameter in certain endpoints.

2

How severe is Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944?

Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944 has a severity score of 6.1 (Medium).

3

Which versions of Apache Airflow are affected by CVE-2020-13944?

Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.12 are affected by CVE-2020-13944, as well as versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.2.

4

How can I fix Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944?

To fix Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.12 or newer if using versions prior to 1.10.12, or upgrade to version 2.0.3 or newer if using versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.2.

5

Where can I find more information about Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944?

More information about Apache Airflow CVE-2020-13944 can be found in the references provided: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/11/2), [Reference 2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/01/2), [Reference 3](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E).

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