Apache Airflow, Apache Airflow MySQL Provider: Arbitrary file read via MySQL provider in Apache Airflow
CVE-2023-22884

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Airflow
Apache Airflow Mysql Provider
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 63%

Summary

A security vulnerability in Apache Airflow and its MySQL Provider allows attackers to exploit improper neutralization of special elements in command inputs. This flaw could lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of the affected systems. Users should ensure they update to the latest versions—Apache Airflow 2.5.1 and Apache Airflow MySQL Provider 4.0.0 or later—to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Airflow 0 < 2.5.1

Apache Airflow MySQL Provider 0 < 4.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-22884-Airflow-SQLi
Created by jakabakos

References

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/28811
patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/0l0j3nt0t7fzrcjl2ch0jgj6c...
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

63% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Son Tran from VNPT - VCI
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