CVE-2020-17515: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 11 2020(Updated: )
The "origin" parameter passed to some of the endpoints like '/trigger' was vulnerable to XSS exploit. This issue affects Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.13. This is same as CVE-2020-13944 but the implemented fix in Airflow 1.10.13 did not fix the issue completely.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Airflow | <1.10.15 | |
| Apache Airflow | >=2.0.0<2.0.2 | |
| pip/apache-airflow | >=2.0.0b1<2.0.2rc1 | 2.0.2rc1 |
| pip/apache-airflow | <1.10.15rc1 | 1.10.15rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/11/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/01/2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a@%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a@%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e@%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8ce70088ba291f358e077cafdb14d174b7a1ce9a9d86d1b332d6367@%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc005f4de9d9b0ba943ceb8ff5a21a5c6ff8a9df52632476698d99432@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a%40%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8ce70088ba291f358e077cafdb14d174b7a1ce9a9d86d1b332d6367%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc005f4de9d9b0ba943ceb8ff5a21a5c6ff8a9df52632476698d99432%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17515
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/14738
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/409c249121bd9c8902fc2ba551b21873ab41f953
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/releases/tag/1.10.15
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/releases/tag/2.0.2
- https://pypi.org/project/apache-airflow
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/13336272e32872247fa7d17e964ccd88ec8d1376
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/7486153f451e4d2bb1c6fd9cbb5a63430157c99c
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-86vp-x3pr-79rx (Advisory)
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/ab8c55878e3e4257d2276226cb17b047ba856686
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/c6369beed53d41c0a70415b0d958bf0604124ad7
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2020-21.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17515?
CVE-2020-17515 is a vulnerability in Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.13 where the 'origin' parameter passed to endpoints like '/trigger' is vulnerable to an XSS exploit.
How does CVE-2020-17515 affect Apache Airflow?
CVE-2020-17515 affects Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.13 by allowing an attacker to perform an XSS exploit through the 'origin' parameter passed to certain endpoints like '/trigger'.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17515?
CVE-2020-17515 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2020-17515?
To fix CVE-2020-17515, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.10.13 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17515?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-17515 at the following references: [Link 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/11/2) [Link 2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/01/2) [Link 3](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2892ef594dbbf54d0939b808626f52f7c2d1584f8aa1d81570847d2a@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E)
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