CVE-2021-38540
Critical
Description
The variable import endpoint was not protected by authentication in Airflow >=2.0.0, <2.1.3. This allowed unauthenticated users to hit that endpoint to add/modify Airflow variables used in DAGs, potentially resulting in a denial of service, information disclosure or remote code execution. This issue affects Apache Airflow >=2.0.0, <2.1.3.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Airflow
PublishedSep 9, 2021
First seenSep 9, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- apache airflow2.1.3 or later
- apache-airflow2.1.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache airflow | 2.0.0 ≤ v < 2.1.3 | 2.1.3 |
| apache-airflowPyPI | 2.0.0 ≤ v < 2.1.3 | 2.1.3 |
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