CVE-2022-40127

Apache Airflow <2.4.0 has an RCE in a bash example

Description

A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Do not enable example dags on systems that should not allow UI user to execute an arbitrary command.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 93.47% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/25960 third party advisory patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cf132hgm6jvzvsbpsozl3plf1r4cwysy third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40127?
CVE-2022-40127 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40127?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2022-40127: Do not enable example dags on systems that should not allow UI user to execute an arbitrary command.
Is CVE-2022-40127 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-40127 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40127?
CVE-2022-40127 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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