Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache Airflow installations before 1.10.11 could expose the Experimental API with no authentication by default. If reachable, attackers may interact with powerful workflow-management functions without logging in. The issue is critical because Airflow often controls scheduled jobs, credentials, and operational workflows. Most likely exposed in Apache Airflow versions before 1.10.11 where the Experimental API is network-reachable and API authentication was not manually hardened. Internet-facing or broadly internal Airflow web/API endpoints carry higher risk. Treat as urgent for any legacy Airflow environment. Known exploitation and unauthenticated network access create a direct path to business-impacting workflow compromise, especially where Airflow manages sensitive jobs or production automation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Airflow according to Apache guidance, prioritizing versions at or beyond 1.10.11.; For existing installs, set `[api] auth_backend` to `airflow.api.auth.backend.deny_all` where appropriate.; Restrict Airflow web and API access to trusted administrative networks..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r23a81b247aa346ff193670be565b2b8ea4b17ddbc7a35fc099c1aadd%40%3Cdev.airflow.apache.org%3ECVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-13927CVE reference · government-resource
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Invokable Control Element with Variadic Parameters
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Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
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