Apache Airflow cross-site scripting due to incomplete fix for CVE-2020-13944
Published Dec 11, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Apache Airflow cross-site scripting due to incomplete fix for CVE-2020-13944
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QFinch assessment
The `origin` parameter passed to some of the endpoints like `/trigger` was vulnerable to XSS exploit. This issue affects Apache Airflow versions prior to 1.10.15. This is same as CVE-2020-13944 but the implemented fix in Airflow 1.10.13 did not fix the issue completely.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- lists.apache.org ↗
- [airflow-dev] 20201211 Apache Airflow Security Vulnerabilities fixed in v1.10.13: CVE-2020-17515 ↗
- [airflow-users] 20201211 Apache Airflow Security Vulnerabilities fixed in v1.10.13: CVE-2020-17515 ↗
- [oss-security] 20201211 CVE-2020-17515: Apache Airflow Reflected XSS via Origin Parameter ↗
- [announce] 20201211 Apache Airflow Security Vulnerabilities fixed in v1.10.13: CVE-2020-17515 ↗
- [airflow-users] 20210501 CVE-2021-28359: Apache Airflow Reflected XSS via Origin Query Argument in URL ↗
- [oss-security] 20210501 CVE-2021-28359: Apache Airflow Reflected XSS via Origin Query Argument in URL ↗
- [announce] 20210501 Apache Airflow CVE: CVE-2021-28359: Apache Airflow Reflected XSS via Origin Query Argument in URL ↗
Record history
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