CVE-2020-13922: Apache DolphinScheduler Password Override Vulnerability

apache-dolphinscheduler Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

11/01/2021

Disclosed on

CVE-2020-13922

CVE

No i

Fix available

Medium

Severity

6.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2020-13922: Versions of Apache DolphinScheduler prior to 1.3.2 allowed an ordinary user under any tenant to override another users password through the API interface. Affects apache-dolphinscheduler versions 0.1.0 – 4.0.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler-api · Maven

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Background

Apache DolphinScheduler is an open-source distributed workflow scheduling system designed to manage and execute big data workflows. It provides a user-friendly interface for defining, scheduling, and monitoring workflows. The vulnerability in versions prior to 1.3.2 allows an ordinary user under any tenant to override another user's password through the API interface.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper access control checks in the API interface of Apache DolphinScheduler. This allows an authenticated user to modify the password of another user, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of the affected user's account. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to complete compromise of the affected user's account.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to upgrade to the patched version to ensure the security of the system.

Conclusion

The Apache DolphinScheduler Password Override Vulnerability (CVE-2020-13922) allows an authenticated user to override another user's password, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of the affected user's account. It is crucial to upgrade to Apache DolphinScheduler version 1.3.2 or later to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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