CVE-2021-37914: Input Validation

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

In Argo Workflows through 3.1.3, if EXPRESSIONTEMPLATES is enabled and untrusted users are allowed to specify input parameters when running workflows, an attacker may be able to disrupt a workflow because expression template output is evaluated.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Argo-workflows Project Argo-workflows<=3.1.3
argoproj Argo Workflows Go<=3.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    In Argo Workflows through 3.1.3, disable EXPRESSION_TEMPLATES to prevent expression template output from being evaluated when untrusted users can supply workflow input parameters.

    Argo Workflows EXPRESSION_TEMPLATES = disable (set to off)

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:17 PM
Description
Aug 3, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37914?

CVE-2021-37914 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-37914?

To mitigate CVE-2021-37914, disable EXPRESSION_TEMPLATES or restrict input parameters to trusted users.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2021-37914?

CVE-2021-37914 affects Argo Workflows versions up to and including 3.1.3.

4

What attack vector is associated with CVE-2021-37914?

CVE-2021-37914 can be exploited when untrusted users are allowed to specify input parameters for workflows.

5

What type of impact can CVE-2021-37914 have on workflows?

CVE-2021-37914 may allow an attacker to disrupt workflow execution through evaluated expression template outputs.

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