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CVE-2023-49920

6.5 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Dec 21, 2023CWE-352EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2023-49920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/3GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/36026Reflists.apache.org/thread/mnwd2vcfw3gms6ft6kl951vfbqrxsnjqRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/3GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/36026Reflists.apache.org/thread/mnwd2vcfw3gms6ft6kl951vfbqrxsnjq

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49920?

CVE-2023-49920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-49920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-49920?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-49920?

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