CVE-2023-49920

Apache Airflow: Missing CSRF protection on DAG/trigger

Description

Apache Airflow, version 2.7.0 through 2.7.3, has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to trigger a DAG in a GET request without CSRF validation. As a result, it was possible for a malicious website opened in the same browser - by the user who also had Airflow UI opened - to trigger the execution of DAGs without the user's consent. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.8.0 or later which is not affected

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/36026 patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/mnwd2vcfw3gms6ft6kl951vfbqrxsnjq vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49920?
CVE-2023-49920 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49920?
To fix CVE-2023-49920, 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-2023-49920 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49920 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-2023-49920?
CVE-2023-49920 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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