CVE-2021-38540 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-38540 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 09/09/2021 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: apache | Vendor: Apache Software Foundation | Product: Apache Airflow
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-38540 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-269
CWE Name: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
Source: Apache Software Foundation

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).