CVE-2020-17513 : Security Advisory and Response

Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.13 are vulnerable to SSRF attacks in the Charts and Query View of the old UI.

Understanding CVE-2020-17513

In Apache Airflow versions before 1.10.13, a vulnerability exists in the Charts and Query View of the old UI that could be exploited for SSRF attacks.

What is CVE-2020-17513?

This CVE refers to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Airflow versions earlier than 1.10.13.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17513

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform SSRF attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal systems and data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17513

Apache Airflow SSRF vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.13 allows SSRF attacks through the Charts and Query View of the old UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Apache Airflow
Vendor: Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected: Apache Airflow custom version less than 1.10.13

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the Charts and Query View in the old UI to perform SSRF attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-17513.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Apache Airflow to version 1.10.13 or newer to mitigate the SSRF vulnerability.
Restrict access to the Charts and Query View to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Apache Airflow to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential SSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates for Apache Airflow to address vulnerabilities.