Apache Airflow up to 2.11.0 special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache Airflow up to 2.11.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-56373. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Airflow up to 2.11.0. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-56373. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/24/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1221 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.11.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-55432). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Airflow 2.11.1

Timelineinfo

02/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56373 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56373
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347519
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2026 07:54
Updated: 02/24/2026 13:46
Changes: 02/24/2026 07:54 (51), 02/24/2026 13:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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