CVE-2024-41937: Apache Airflow: Stored XSS Vulnerability on provider link

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-08-21 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.10.0, have a vulnerability that allows the developer of a malicious provider to execute a cross-site scripting attack when clicking on a provider documentation link. This would require the provider to be installed on the web server and the user to click the provider link. Users should upgrade to 2.10.0 or later, which fixes this vulnerability.

Affected products

Apache Airflow: before 2.10.0 — fixed in 2.10.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Airflow 2.10.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/40933
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lwlmgg6hqfmkpvw5py4w53hxyl37jl6d
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/21/3

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