CVE-2020-17515
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 16.03%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17515 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 16.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Airflow | < 1.10.15 |
| Apache | Airflow | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/11/2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/11/2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4656959c8ed06c1f6202d89aa4e67b35ad7bdba5a666caff3fea888e%40%3Cusers.airflow.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17515?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-17515?
CVE-2020-17515 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17515?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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