CVE-2023-47265

Apache Airflow: DAG Params alllow to embed unchecked Javascript

Description

Apache Airflow, versions 2.6.0 through 2.7.3 has a stored XSS vulnerability that allows a DAG author to add an unbounded and not-sanitized javascript in the parameter description field of the DAG. This Javascript can be executed on the client side of any of the user who looks at the tasks in the browser sandbox. While this issue does not allow to exit the browser sandbox or manipulation of the server-side data - more than the DAG author already has, it allows to modify what the user looking at the DAG details sees in the browser - which opens up all kinds of possibilities of misleading other users. Users of Apache Airflow are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0 or newer to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/35460 patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/128f3zl375vb1qv93k82zhnwkpl233pr vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47265?
CVE-2023-47265 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47265?
To fix CVE-2023-47265, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-47265 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-47265 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-47265?
CVE-2023-47265 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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