Apache Airflow up to 1.10.1 Metadata Database cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Airflow up to 1.10.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Metadata Database Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-20244. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Airflow up to 1.10.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Metadata Database Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

In Apache Airflow before 1.10.2, a malicious admin user could edit the state of objects in the Airflow metadata database to execute arbitrary javascript on certain page views.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2019. The weakness was released 02/27/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20244 since 12/19/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 35 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.10.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Airflow 1.10.2

Timelineinfo

12/19/2018 🔍
01/23/2019 +35 days 🔍
02/27/2019 +35 days 🔍
02/28/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/13/2020 +440 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20244 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20244
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131236

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2019 06:52
Updated: 05/13/2020 09:13
Changes: 02/28/2019 06:52 (56), 05/13/2020 09:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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