HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-25142
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-25142

CWE-525Published: June 14, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use of Web Browser Cache Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache Airflow. 

Airflow did not return "Cache-Control" header for dynamic content, which in case of some browsers could result in potentially storing sensitive data in local cache of the browser.

This issue affects Apache Airflow: before 2.9.2.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.2, which fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-25142 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)
airflow
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/39550
PATCHhttps://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/39550
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/cg1j28lk0fhzthk0of1g7vy7p2n1j7nr
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/13/1
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/cg1j28lk0fhzthk0of1g7vy7p2n1j7nr

All References (5)

→
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/39550Patch
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cg1j28lk0fhzthk0of1g7vy7p2n1j7nrMailing List · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/13/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/39550Patch
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cg1j28lk0fhzthk0of1g7vy7p2n1j7nrMailing List · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-25142
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-525
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 14, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-25142 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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