CVE-2020-17515: XSS

Published Dec 11, 2020
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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.

Other sources

The origin parameter passed to some of the endpoints like /trigger was vulnerable to XSS exploit. This issue affects Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.15. This is same as CVE-2020-13944 but the implemented fix in Airflow 1.10.13 did not fix the issue completely.

GitHub

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 20, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:40 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17515?

CVE-2020-17515 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17515?

To fix CVE-2020-17515, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.10.13 or later.

5

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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