Missing authentication in Apache Airflow
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-13927 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Airflow Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU64047
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13927
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to default setting for Airflow's Experimental API allow all API requests to be performed without authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform arbitrary API actions and eventually compromise the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Airflow: 1.10.0 - 1.10.10
External linkshttp://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r23a81b247aa346ff193670be565b2b8ea4b17ddbc7a35fc099c1aadd%40%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3E
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162908/Apache-Airflow-1.10.10-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
