CVE-2022-46421

Apache Airflow Hive Provider: Hive Provider RCE vulnerability with hive_cli_params

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider.This issue affects Apache Airflow Hive Provider: before 5.0.0.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.44% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/28101 third party advisory patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/09twdoyoybldlfj5gvk0qswtofh0rmp4 mailing list patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46421?
CVE-2022-46421 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46421?
To fix CVE-2022-46421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-46421 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-46421 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-46421?
CVE-2022-46421 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider.
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