CVE-2023-37379
Apache Airflow, in versions prior to 2.7.0, contains a security vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user possessing Connection edit privileges.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.96%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Apache Airflow, in versions prior to 2.7.0, contains a security vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated user possessing Connection edit privileges. This vulnerability allows the user to access connection information and exploit the test connection feature by sending many requests, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition on the server. Furthermore, malicious actors can leverage this vulnerability to establish harmful connections with the server. Users of Apache Airflow are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.7.0 or newer to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, administrators are encouraged to review and adjust user permissions to restrict access to sensitive functionalities, reducing the attack surface.
- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.96% probability · 79th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-200, CWE-400, CWE-918
- Affected
- apache/airflow
- Source
- security@apache.org
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/23/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32052Patch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/g5c9vcn27lr14go48thrjpo6f4vw571rVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/23/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32052Patch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/g5c9vcn27lr14go48thrjpo6f4vw571rVendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.