CVE-2019-0229: Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability in apache-airflow
Summary
CVE-2019-0229: Apache Airflow vulnerable to CSRF Attacks. Affects apache-airflow versions < 1.10.3. Fixed in 1.10.3. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Airflow is an open-source platform used for programmatically authoring, scheduling, and monitoring workflows. It provides a web-based interface for managing and visualizing workflows. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-0229 affects the Airflow webserver, both RBAC and classic versions. This vulnerability exposes a number of HTTP endpoints to cross-site request forgery attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from inadequate protection of certain HTTP endpoints in the Airflow webserver. This allows malicious actors to forge requests on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized access to sensitive information to the execution of arbitrary code.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 3.3.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==3.3.2"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.10.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==1.10.3"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of Apache Airflow.
Conclusion
The CVE-2019-0229 vulnerability in Apache Airflow exposes the webserver to cross-site request forgery attacks. It is crucial to upgrade to version 1.10.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks the victim into submitting a malicious request. It occurs when a malicious website or script forces a user's browser to perform an unwanted action on a trusted site where the user is authenticated.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulation of user data, and execution of arbitrary code. It poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of the Apache Airflow webserver.
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Yes, a patch is available in Apache Airflow version 1.10.3. It is recommended to upgrade to this version or a later release to mitigate the vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2019/04/GHSA-w6j4-3gh2-9f5j/GHSA-w6j4-3gh2-9f5j.json
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