CVE-2020-11983
CVE-2020-11983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Apache Airflow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was found in Apache Airflow versions 1.10.10 and below. It was discovered that many of the admin management screens in the new/RBAC UI handled escaping incorrectly, allowing authenticated users with appropriate permissions to create stored XSS attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11983?
- An issue was found in Apache Airflow versions 1.10.10 and below. It was discovered that many of the admin management screens in the new/RBAC UI handled escaping incorrectly, allowing authenticated users with appropriate permissions to create stored XSS attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11983?
- CVE-2020-11983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-11983 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11983?
- CVE-2020-11983 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11983?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-11983 published?
- CVE-2020-11983 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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