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CVE-2017-17836

In Apache Airflow 1.8.2 and earlier, an experimental Airflow feature displayed authenticated cookies, as well as passwords to databases used by Airflow. An attacker who has limited access to airflow, whether it be via XSS or by leaving a machine unlocked can exfiltrate all credentials from the system.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
23 Jan 2019
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
3.2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 88% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache AirflowServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:airflow
  • Every version up to 1.8.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17836
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-17836